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Social Security Benefits & Divorce

by Collins & Collins, P.C. on 2/22/2012

When a person retires and begins drawing social security, their spouse is entitled to social security benefits based on a proportion of the benefits received by the retiring person. A consideration in any divorce is whether or not...more
Federal Same-Sex Marriage Is Coming

by Lawyers.com on 2/21/2012

There is no disputing that the tide of public opinion on same-sex marriage has turned in favor of allowing federal marriage rights to gay and lesbian couples. On the heels of the landmark decision in California and the legislative...more
Same-Sex Marriages, Prenuptial Agreements, and Divorce Issues

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 2/21/2012

In June 2011, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill allowing same-sex marriage in New York. With this new law, many gay couples are enthusiastic about having a right previously reserved for straight...more
Qualified Domestic Relations Order Entered After Divorce Judgment Is Part Of Judgment And Cannot Be Substantively Modified 14...

by Warner Norcross & Judd - Appellate Practice... on 2/20/2012

In 2009, the plaintiff sought to amend a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) with respect to allocation of the defendant’s retirement benefits. The QDRO had been entered on March 14, 1995, after a judgment of...more
SEC Revises "Qualified Client" Definition

by Christine McKillip on 2/17/2012

On February 15, 2012, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) released its final rule regarding Investment Adviser Performance Compensation (the “Rule”) pursuant to Section 418 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and...more
What Can You Expect During Mediation?

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 2/17/2012

The primary benefit you can expect from mediation is that the cost of your divorce will be lower than if you choose the traditional litigation route. When divorcing couples choose mediation, they can freely discuss difficult,...more
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO) for Division of New Mexico Community Retirement Accounts

by Collins & Collins, P.C. on 2/17/2012

In a New Mexico divorce, the parties must divide property and debt. One very important area of asset division is the division of retirement accounts. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a special form of court order that...more
Regression Models and Discount for lack of Marketability

by Ashok Abbott on 2/15/2012

Recent publication of the Discount for Lack of Marketability(DLOM) Job aid for IRS Valuation Professionals has brought fresh scrutiny to the various methods used by valuation practitioners for determining discount for lack of...more
Return of the Adoption Tax Credit

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 2/15/2012

Last year, the adoption tax credit was one of the most welcome credit to taxpayers because through it many taxpayers received huge refunds. Although the credit has been around since 1997, it had been a non-refundable credit i.e. it...more
Filing Fees In Divorce Case

by Jason Kohlmeyer on 2/15/2012

A look at the various filing fees in Minnesota Divorce and Family Law Cases. Originally published at http://mankatolawblog.com/2012/02/15/filing-fees-in-a-minnesota-divorce/ Jason Kohlmeyer Rosengren Kohlmeyer, Law Office Mankato,...more
Marriage Equality Act Passes in Washington State

by Littler on 2/14/2012

On February 13, 2012, Governor Christine Gregoire signed SB 6239 to legalize same-sex marriagein Washington State. Meanwhile, opponents have promised to gather enough signatures to force a referendum on the law. Effective...more
The Basics of California Divorce

by Gerald A. Maggio on 2/14/2012

The Basics of California Divorce, i.e. what you need to know before you begin the process of divorce....more
Why Staying Together is Not Always in a Family’s Best Interests

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 2/14/2012

Rather than face their fears, many unhappily married people justify staying trapped in a dysfunctional situation. They let fears about money, the children, and changing the family dynamic paralyze them into...more
Your Questions on Bankruptcy and Divorce Answered

by Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Center, P.A. on 2/13/2012

One of the most potentially difficult steps to take in anyone’s financial world is to file for bankruptcy. If this difficult but crucial step is coupled with the pain of divorce it can be even more unnerving and devastating....more
Same Sex Marriages And Community Property

by Charles (Chuck) Rubin on 2/13/2012

Washington state is now the latest state to allow for same sex marriages. Importantly, for federal tax purposes the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) will not respect these marriages. Thus, the various provisions of the Internal...more