Few newlyweds exchange their vows with the expectation that their marriage will end in divorce. The start of the marriage is one of the high points in the union but at some point, life will test your relationship. While no one plans to get divorced, it’s no...
Easing The Stress Of Your Family Law Matter
Year: 2019
Create a peaceful and organized home for your kids
Every aspect of your child's life can have an impact on how they are shaped for life. One thing that parents need to do is to foster a sense of independence in them. You might remember when your kids went through the phase where they had to try to do everything alone....
Plan a prenuptial agreement carefully to preserve validity
A premarital agreement is something that you and your future spouse need to discuss. The terms have to be mutually protecting, and the document can't favor one person. It is necessary to ensure that you have everything in order with it because any errors can mean that...
How will child support affect your taxes?
The new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has left many Americans wondering about the impact on their taxes. You may have heard how spousal maintenance is no longer allowed as a deduction. As a divorced parent, you are much more concerned about how the new tax law affects...
Business valuations for divorce are complex
Running a family business with your spouse is sometimes a challenging situation. If you are going through a divorce with that person, you will have to make some tough decisions about the future. Before you settle on any single option, you need to have the business...
Is it possible to change a custody arrangement?
When your custody arrangement was originally set, the details of the arrangement were based on your situation, your spouse’s situation and your child’s needs at that time. However, life is always changing. Sometimes when life changes, it makes sense to...
Encourage parent-child relationships after divorce
One of the most difficult situations for children is finding out that their parents are divorcing and that they are going to live with one parent most of the time. They might feel as though they aren't going to be able to have a relationship with the other parent....
Beware of financial lies in the family business during divorce
Running a family business takes a lot of work. When you and your spouse work together on the task, you both are probably attached to the company. This is a good thing as long as the marriage is solid, but it can cause a lot of problems if divorce becomes a factor. If...
Co-parenting requires close communication with your ex
A co-parenting relationship is one that is best for the children, but it is sometimes difficult for the parents. When you are in this situation, you have to take the time to think about what type of relationship you are comfortable having with your ex. If you're...
How does the new tax law impact divorce settlements?
New tax law is not only affecting people’s standard deductions but also for the first time in 70 years, it is affecting the rules of alimony. While under the previous tax law, alimony payments were tax-deductible for the payer and counted as taxable income...