Prenuptial agreements are often misunderstood. Many people think only wealthy people need them. The reality is that anyone going into marriage with significant assets or debt...
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Two Ways to Enforce Your Divorce Settlement Agreement
Unfortunately, a final judgment of divorce does not always end all legal problems. For example, it’s not unusual for a party to stop paying spousal or child support or violate...
Why You Get What You Pay for When Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Unfortunately, divorce can be expensive. Legal fees can be high especially when the parties are unwilling to compromise and, instead, insist on fighting over every issue. Some...
Who Can Take the Federal Child Tax Credit When Parents Are Divorced?
U.S. tax law provides parents with a federal child tax credit as a way to reduce their federal taxes and help them more easily support their children. When parents are married,...
Can Your Ex-Spouse Reduce Child Support Payments in New York?
Your ex-spouse claims his or her business isn’t doing well and he or she cannot afford to keep paying the same amount in child support. He or she reduces child support payments...
What Are the Risks of Leaving Financial Matters to Your Spouse?
It’s not unusual for one spouse in a marriage to manage the couple’s money, including paying bills and investing savings. However, there are significant risks in leaving...