On January 1, 2019, alimony from new agreements and court orders will no longer be tax deductible to the payor of the alimony. Likewise, alimony will no longer be taxable to the person receiving the alimony. If you think you are going to be paying alimony, find a highly experienced divorce
Divorce And Suicide – A Necessary Conversation
Once again, the reality of suicide has infiltrated the daily news, with the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Prominent suicides always propel this important issue to the forefront. Suicide and divorce are no strangers. A heightened risk of suicide exists among the divorcing and divorced
Can Your Friends Break Up Your Marriage
It has been known to happen. Your marriage is not the greatest. You and your partner are not communicating. Maybe you are arguing, maybe not. The bottom line is that you and your spouse are on very separate pages. You have poured your life into your friends. You are always out together. You
Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer or Can I Do It On My Own?
Here is something divorce attorneys hear far too often: “My spouse and I were able to work everything out on our own, write down our own agreement, go to the courthouse, fill out the paperwork, and get a divorce.” After all, aren’t the courts supposed to be people friendly? Shouldn’t everyone be
Complex Financial Divorces Require a Financial Expert
The financial aspects of divorce can get complex quickly. If you are planning to divorce, or if a divorce has been planned against you, a financial expert can help you in several important aspects. First, when a new divorce case is filed, each spouse has to file a thorough financial statement
Creativity and Enforcing Financial Awards After the Divorce
Consider the following scenario: You go to Court and get a judgment against your former spouse. It might be for child support, alimony, attorneys’ fees, retirement assets, or a monetary award. Your former spouse refuses to pay. What do you do next? Here are just a few situations and
Are Family Law Judges Biased Against Men?
It’s a pretty simple question, right? If you are a guy going through any type of divorce, custody, child support, or other family law matter, are you fighting an uphill battle? With very few exceptions the answer is clear, family law judges are biased against men. But let’s walk through the process
How Detailed Should a Parenting Plan Be?
Parenting plans will soon arrive in Maryland. These written agreements establish how divorcing couples will work together to care for their children. But how detailed should they be? At the very least, they should cover the following six topics: Parental responsibility and decision-making
