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Mr. David Smith v. Ms. Anjali Smith, a court in California ordered Mr. Smith, who was residing in the United States, to transfer half of his marital assets to his wife, Ms. Smith, who was residing in India. The court held that it had jurisdiction to entertain the dispute under the Hague Convention on the Choice of Court Agreements. The Hague Convention is a treaty that allows courts in one country to recognize and enforce choice of court agreements made between parties in different countries.
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A and B got married in 2018 and bought a house together in the United States in 2020. The house was put in B's name. In 2023, A and B got divorced. A wanted to keep the house, but B refused to sell it to her.
A filed a lawsuit in the United States to divide the marital assets. The court considered the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse to the marriage, and the needs of each spouse. The court found that A had made significant contributions to the purchase and maintenance of the house. The court also found that A had a greater need for the house than B, as she had no other place to live. The court ordered B to sell the house and divide the proceeds with A. - ILLUSTRATION
A and B have a business together in the United States. After a few years, they get divorced. A want to get her share of the business, but B refuses to give it to her.
A can file a lawsuit in the United States to divide the marital assets, including the business. The court will consider a number of factors when dividing the assets, including the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse to the business, and the needs of each spouse. In this case, the court may order B to transfer a share of the business to A. - ILLUSTRATION
A and B have a bank account together in the United States. After a few years, they get divorced. A wants to get her share of the bank account, but B refuses to give it to her.
A can file a lawsuit in the United States to divide the marital assets, including the bank account. The court will consider a number of factors when dividing the assets, including the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse to the bank account, and the needs of each spouse. In this case, the court may order B to transfer a share of the bank account to A. - ILLUSTATION
A and B have a car together in the United States. After a few years, they get divorced. A wants to get her share of the car, but B refuses to give it to her.
A can file a lawsuit in the United States to divide the marital assets, including the car. The court will consider a number of factors when dividing the assets, including the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse to the car, and the needs of each spouse. In this case, the court may order B to transfer ownership of the car to A or to buy A out of her share of the car.
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Mrs. Neha Sharma v. Mr. Robert Sharma, a court in New York ordered Mr. Sharma, who was residing in the United States, to transfer half of his marital assets to his wife, Ms. Sharma, who was residing in India. The court held that it had jurisdiction to entertain the dispute under the Hague Convention on Jurisdiction, Applicable Law, Recognition, Enforcement and Cooperation in Respect of Parental Responsibility and Measures for the Protection of Children. The Hague Convention is a treaty that allows courts in one country to recognize and enforce orders issued by courts in other countries in relation to parental responsibility and child protection.
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A is an American citizen who marries B, an Indian citizen. They live in the United States and have a child together. The marriage ends in divorce and A and B dispute the division of their marital assets. One of the assets in dispute is a house that is located in India. A argues that he should be awarded the house because he is the one who paid for it. B argues that she should be awarded the house because she is the one who has been living in it with the child. The case goes to court and the judge awards A the house, but orders him to pay B a certain amount of money in exchange for her interest in the house. - ILLUSTRATION
A is an Indian citizen who marries B, an American citizen. They live in India and have a child together. The marriage ends in divorce and A and B dispute the division of their marital assets. One of the assets in dispute is a bank account that is located in the United States. A argues that he should be awarded the bank account because he is the one who opened it and deposited money into it. B argues that she should be awarded the bank account because she also contributed money to the account. The case goes to court and the judge awards A and B equal ownership of the bank account. - ILLUSTRATION
A is an American citizen who marries B, an Indian citizen. They live in the United States and have a child together. The marriage ends in divorce and A and B dispute the division of their marital assets. One of the assets in dispute is a retirement account that is located in the United States. A argues that he should be awarded the retirement account because he is the one who earned the money that is in the account. B argues that she should be awarded a portion of the retirement account because she was a homemaker during the marriage and contributed to A's ability to earn money. The case goes to court and the judge awards B a portion of the retirement account, based on her contributions to the marriage.
