In 2017, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act (TCJA) altered the federal tax treatment of spousal support by eliminating it as a tax deduction to the payor. This law also made other...
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How to File Your Taxes When You Are Getting Divorced
Married couples have two options when filing their tax returns. These are married filing jointly and married filing separately. During the divorce process, either of these...
When to Share Financial Information for a Prenuptial Agreement
Negotiating a prenuptial agreement can be stressful for many couples. Ideally, the process shouldn’t be rushed for emotional as well as legal reasons. The parties should have...
Can You Stop Enforcement of a Court Order in Divorce While You Challenge a Decision?
Matrimonial judges aren’t infallible and they can make mistakes in their decisions. When that happens, you have a few options to try to rectify it. While you’re taking these...
When Do You Need an Expert to Value Retirement Accounts in Divorce?
When you get a divorce, all marital property is subject to equitable distribution. The court looks at various statutory factors to determine a fair way to divide both of your...
When Should You File an Application to Obtain Temporary Support in Your Divorce?
While a divorce is pending, the spouse who earns less may be entitled to temporary spousal support. The support is considered temporary because it only applies until the support...