Divorce With Respect
Our readers appreciate the technical knowledge we disseminate in our posts, but many appreciate knowing how their lives will change after a divorce is finalized. Indeed, people can describe what post-divorce life will be like, but in many cases a divorcee will simply...
Money does not grow on trees. It is not something most people come by easily or have in excess. It is quite the opposite for the average person. This can make finances a pain point in even the strongest relationships. Talking about debt, account balances, small...
We often discuss the emotional toll that a divorce may take on a couple, but we may not emphasize enough the impact a split may have on children. After all, few kids want their parents to break up or endure continued turmoil. In fact, they would rather have mommy and...
It's tax season. With the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, people are talking. President Trump signed the new plan in 2017, but the changes didn't go into effect immediately. Some have taken place already and will affect returns due in April. Others will wait for next season....
Divorces tend to increase in the early months of a new year. Whether parents simply start the process of finding a family law attorney or actually file papers differs, but one thing is for certain; the children must be informed. Indeed, many divorcing couples with...
You poured your heart and soul into a new business venture, and just as it is beginning to gain traction, your marriage suffers and your spouse files for divorce. While the marriage may be irretrievably broken, the business certainly is not, and you may not feel like...
It's no secret that most divorce settlements are born out of compromise. Divorcing parties choose to give up something in exchange for foregoing protracted litigation that could (or could not) give them something bigger. Spousal support agreements are common in...
Walking down the aisle. Signing official legal documents. Committing yourself to one person for the rest of your life. It is a major decision - and one that requires a giant leap of faith - but how do you know you are making a good decision? Why not ask those whose...
Going to court can be an intimidating event, especially if you have never been there before. Standing in front of a judge who has the power to make decisions that will affect your life? That alone can be frightening. Add the formality of the process and lack of...
Despite the commercials from tax preparation companies, tax season will only begin for consumers when they receive their W-2 reports and begin filing for tax return refunds. For those who are filing their first post-divorce tax return, they may be anticipating the...
