Many of our divorce clients have a misconception that assets held in their name only are not subject to division and that only assets held in both parties’ names are “on the table” to be divided in a divorce; when in fact the opposite is very much the case....
Read moreThe number of couples getting divorced who are over the age of 65 is growing and there are unique circumstances to be aware of when getting divorced at that point in your life. The following are three issues to know when getting divorced when you are 65 or older:...
Read moreThe recent tax reform, officially the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA), has made several changes to the tax code and will have a big impact on spousal support in divorces and dissolutions. Before the TCJA, the spousal support paid by one party in a divorce or...
Read morePrenuptial agreements, also referred to as antenuptial agreements, are often viewed in a negative manner and are thought to be “planning for failure” or “admitting that the marriage will end in divorce.” While it’s true that half of all marriages end in divorce, if done correctly, a prenuptial agreement...
Read moreIf child support is to be paid by one parent to the other, pursuant to a Shared Parenting Plan, it is important to consider including language in the Shared Parenting Plan that provides life insurance coverage, in some cases on both parents, for the benefit of the children. Divorcing...
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