Divorce and taxes as a conversation sounds like the combination of two complicated and stressful things. Just like we all have to take care of our taxes every year, divorce can be as common. To further intensify both of those matters, when divorce occurs, tax norms,...
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Could a postnup serve as a reset button for your marriage?
Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, or "prenups," but what about "postnups?" The postnuptial agreement, which is drawn up after a couple marries rather than before, is gaining popularity, largely because it may strengthen the marital bond and give a...
Getting a divorce impacts your taxes in various ways, Pt. 1
Divorce and taxes as a conversation sounds like the combination of two complicated and stressful things. Just like we all have to take care of our taxes every year, divorce can be as common. To further intensify both of those matters, when divorce occurs, tax norms,...
What do marriage trends in U.S. have to do with China?
Are you someone who follows the news consistently? Maybe the news stresses you out so much that you take it in in limited quantities. An economics professor from MIT has broadened the impact of otherwise political issues into the world of marriage, making it possible...
How will my kids’ futures be decided in our California divorce?
How will my kids' futures be decided in our California divorce? It is probably the number one question on your mind. You want to make sure they are okay. You want to try to protect them from life getting worse just because you and your spouse no longer can remain in...
Have you considered mediation for your divorce process?
Not all couples are the same. They have different problems. They have different goals. They have different histories and each individual is different. It makes sense then that not all divorces are the same. What do you want from your divorce? A quick reaction to that...
When the digital world creates divorce dilemmas
You likely grew up with at least one popular court drama on TV. It might have been L.A. Law, The Good Wife, or you may have seen Law & Order in one of its various installments. These staples of entertainment TV likely helped form your idea about the courts. But...
Big picture could provide hope after divorce
Everyone responds to divorce differently. Some might throw a divorce party, with a theme cake included and everything. Others might try to focus on anything else, like work, health, self-improvement or the children. Others, like one man who works for Time, took his...
Can a prenup resolve your arguments about money?
You and the person you love may have a great relationship, except that you frequently bicker about money, and sometimes the arguments get pretty heated. You want to get married, but you are beginning to wonder if money issues will drive a wedge into your relationship...
If divorce starts the year, there’s some adjusting to do, pt. 2
In a past post we covered how the beginning of the year marks an increased rate of divorce filings in California and throughout the U.S. Whether ringing in the New Year meant deciding to end your marriage or whether you make that decision during any other time of...
