Divorce Study Guide 2026
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📚 Divorce Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample Divorce Questions & Answers
1. What is a 'parenting plan'?
A parenting plan is a written document that details custody schedules, holiday arrangements, decision-making responsibilities, and communication protocols between parents.
2. If a divorcing couple sells their jointly owned home, what is the maximum capital gains exclusion each individual may claim if they each meet the ownership and use tests?
Each spouse can exclude up to $250,000 of capital gains from the sale of a primary residence if they individually meet the two-of-five-year ownership and use tests under IRC Section 121.
3. Does a spouse's fault or misconduct typically affect alimony awards?
Whether marital fault (like adultery) affects alimony depends on state law — some states allow fault to influence alimony, while others ignore it entirely.
4. What is a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order)?
A QDRO is a court order that divides retirement plan benefits between divorcing spouses, allowing the transfer without triggering early withdrawal penalties or taxes.
5. What does 'grounds for divorce' mean?
Grounds for divorce is the legally recognized reason that justifies granting a divorce, such as irreconcilable differences or fault-based reasons.
6. How is a business owned by one spouse typically handled in a divorce?
A business is typically valued by an expert, and the owning spouse may keep it while the other spouse receives equivalent value through other marital assets or a buy-out payment.