This just came from H's lawyer, thoughts ??? This just hit me hard also sent it to my brother.
H agrees that collectibles and sports memorabilia shall remain at the home until an appraisal can be arranged. H wishes for an appraisal to be completed of all household goods and personal effects, not just the collectibles and sports memorabilia. I suggest that we jointly retain the services of Appraisers to have the appraisal completed and that the parties share in the appraisal cost. Please advise.
H agrees that he shall maintain medical/dental/vision insurance coverage for both he and Stella He agrees that each party shall be individually responsible for their own uninsured costs moving forward.
Although not referenced in your correspondence to H, I would like a provision added to the stipulated temporary order which provides that the parties shall file their 2021 state and federal income tax returns in the most financially advantageous manner, sharing equally in the tax preparation fee, sharing equally in the refund, and being equally responsible for the tax liability due, if any.
H reports that his January net bonus income was deposited into the joint savings account. He is prepared to tender to her one half of the net base pay earned in January, less $1,360.67, an amount equivalent to the unemployment compensation benefits Stella is receiving. Moving forward (commencing February 2022), H will provide to Stella one half of all net income, including base pay and bonus pay (less $1,360.67). H reports that he has housing costs of $1,000 per month. He is paying $800 for rent and contributing $200 for utilities and other miscellaneous housing costs. Thus, he is opposed to Stella receiving any amount in excess of one half of his net income. I believe his position to be fair and reasonable given the totality of circumstances.
Deferral of 2022 real estate taxes is agreed. H reports that the 2021 real estate taxes were paid prior to December 31st . Finally, H agrees that he will not modify his tax withholdings or withholdings to retirement accounts.