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When Fault Enters a No-Fault Divorce

by Boyer, Dawson & St. Pierre on 4/26/2013

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. This simply means that you don’t need to prove any fault on the part of your spouse as grounds for a divorce. For example you needn't show that your spouse was cheating on you, that your...more

Civilized Divorce through Mediation [Video]

by Lawline.com on 4/18/2013

A longstanding client calls to tell you that his marriage is falling apart, and that his wife wants a divorce. Inasmuch as you have represented both the client and his wife on previous occasions, you now feel uncomfortable...more

Are Unallocated Support Payments in a Divorce Action Tax Deductible?

by Joseph Russell, Jr. | Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer P.A. on 4/10/2013

A couple going through a divorce action should understand whether a support payment, not specifically allocated as child support or alimony, is a taxable event where the payor may deduct it and the payee report it as income...more

Argument Report: How Should a Workers' Compensation Settlement Be Handled in Calculating Child Support?

by Sedgwick LLP on 3/25/2013

Last week, the Illinois Supreme Court heard oral argument in Mayfield v. Mayfield, which presents several issues regarding the proper handling of lump sum workers' compensation payments for purposes of calculating a party's...more

A Busy Day of Civil Arguments at the Illinois Supreme Court

by Kirk Jenkins | Sedgwick LLP on 3/19/2013

Tomorrow will be a busy day for the Illinois Supreme Court's civil docket, with five cases being argued, beginning at 9:00 a.m. They are...more

What Is A QDRO?

by The Byrd Law Firm, P.A. on 3/7/2013

Although the media focuses on their big spending, divorce and poor retirement planning are among the top reasons why most pro athletes go broke within 10 years of retirement. Retirement planning can be challenging for most,...more

Financial Affidavits In A New York Divorce

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 1/15/2013

One of the many trying aspects of getting a divorce involves revelation of all the finances of both spouses. A financial affidavit is a formal document that lists what you owe, what you earn at your job and from other sources...more

Calculating Child Support In Florida

by The Byrd Law Firm, P.A. on 12/13/2012

If you have ever helped your kids with their math homework, you have probably come across problems like this: “If John has a monthly gross income of $5,000 and allowable deductions totaling $1,500 a month, and Mary has a...more

Divorce Tax Tips: The Ins and Outs of Filing Your First Tax Return

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 11/16/2012

The many changes in your life after divorce include new rules imposed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about your claims, deductions, exemptions and income. Divorce lawyer Bryan L. Salamone, Esq. gives you tips on...more

Tax Planning for the divorcing and newly divorced

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 10/8/2012

Tax planning and divorce sound like two unlikely partners, but they are not. This week’s blog post is written by Selwyn Gerber, CPA, who explains why tax planning is critical during and after a divorce....more

Taxes and Children of Divorced Parents

by Bryan L. Salamone and Associates P.C. on 10/5/2012

As the noncustodial parent, you will likely owe child support. The amount is generally established based on New York child support guidelines calculations, with some room for negotiating a fair monthly amount. In addition,...more

Do I Need a Divorce Attorney?

by Virginia L. Hunt on 10/3/2012

One of the sad realities representing people with serious work injuries, is that the financial, physical, and psychological stresses caused by the injury or the claims process, often result in failed marriages. It really is...more

Taxes: Divorce & Children

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 3/26/2012

In the words of The Beatles, “ ‘Cause I’m the Taxman…,” and because it’s almost the filing deadline (April 16 this year), the Taxman is here. Marital and family status, of course, has a big impact on your taxes. So, here are...more

Out With the Old…the Divorcee Sale

by Law Offices of Marlo Van Oorschot, APLC on 11/21/2011

It’s been in the news lately. Recently there was a new “pop-up” store in Beverly Hills. You can even host a similar event in your city. As stated on their website, “The Divorceé Sale™ was created by Jill Alexander who saw...more

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When Fault Enters a No-Fault Divorce

Civilized Divorce through Mediation [Video]

Are Unallocated Support Payments in a Divorce Action Tax Deductible?

Argument Report: How Should a Workers' Compensation Settlement Be Handled in Calculating Child Support?

A Busy Day of Civil Arguments at the Illinois Supreme Court

What Is A QDRO?

Financial Affidavits In A New York Divorce

Calculating Child Support In Florida

Divorce Tax Tips: The Ins and Outs of Filing Your First Tax Return

Tax Planning for the divorcing and newly divorced

Taxes and Children of Divorced Parents

Do I Need a Divorce Attorney?

Taxes: Divorce & Children

Out With the Old…the Divorcee Sale

Civilized Divorce through Mediation [Video]

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