Category Archives: Divorce
New Tax Strategies That Could Make Divorce Negotiations Easier
The divorce process became significantly more complicated this year with the code changes. Not only did a number of Americans end up owing more than expected, but along with these changes also came a slew of unforeseen consequences. For example, the spouse paying alimony can no longer deduct the payment, and the spouse receiving… Read More »
The Importance of Understanding & Addressing Insurance Policies During Divorce
During stressful times as going through divorce proceedings, it is common to let important issues and accounts, such as insurance coverage, fall by the wayside. However, during this time, it is extremely important to take a close look at any and all insurance policies in order to foresee whether your insurance policies may be… Read More »
Navigating Social Security Benefits Before, During, And After Divorce
A number of older individuals who have divorced or are contemplating divorce are concerned about the impacts of divorce on their Social Security benefits. This is especially the case for older individuals, who may have, since their divorce, remarried again, and now have questions as to whether they can obtain their divorced spouse’s benefits…. Read More »
New Research Sheds Light on What Ages Divorce Is Less Harmful On Children
According to new research, although many parents decide to stay together and delay divorcing until their children are older because they think that is better for them, in fact, divorce is actually less harmful if it occurs earlier in childhood. Of course, when it comes to how a family will react to divorce, experts… Read More »
The Most Important Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
As attorneys who regularly represent clients who are going through a divorce here in Florida, we consider it to be of vital importance to ensure that our clients understand the most important mistakes to avoid during the divorce process. Below, we discuss some of these mistakes in greater detail: Be Cautious & Careful When… Read More »
The Alimony Deduction Is Disappearing This Year
Any divorce finalized after December 31 will not be able to take advantage of the tax deduction, which was eliminated in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The deduction disappearing has a number of couples rushing to get things finalized before 2019 arrives, as payers (in the higher income tax bracket) will no longer be… Read More »
The Top Common (But Costly) Financial Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
For many people, divorce is time consuming and emotionally draining, which explains why some are tempted to make some considerable financial mistakes during the process. While this is understandable, we as attorneys practice in divorce and family law frequently have to address some of the financial fallout from this decision-making, which then makes the… Read More »
Divorce And Child Custody: Do Men Get A Fair Shake These Days?
Many parents these days find it difficult to find that right life-balance when it comes to juggling career, child support, and shared custody after divorce. Recently, CNN ran an interesting piece focusing on some perspectives of fathers, in particular, who feel that the system has let them down. Some of these fathers have spent… Read More »
What Your Kids Need Most From You During & After Divorce
For anyone who has gone through it or had friends or family go through it, you know that divorce is rarely an “easy” process, especially if it is contentious and children are involved. Some children can go through a variety of worries as a result; worries that include potential guilt, fear of abandonment, fear… Read More »
How to “Divorce-Proof” Your Business
When it comes to businesses started during your marriage, you may not realize that, if you do not properly protect that business, it could be split with your ex in the event of divorce. Some individuals even find themselves having to give up their own shares of a company they started – allowing their… Read More »
