If you and your spouse are fighting over your divorce, you will no doubt be relieved when you finally come to an agreement about property division, spousal and child support, and child custody. However, simply settling your conflict in principle is not enough; you need a well-drafted divorce … [Read more...] about Why You Need a Well-Drafted Divorce Settlement Agreement
Having Marital Problems? iPhone Users Must Screenshot Incriminating Text Messages
Apple recently released iOS 16 for the iPhone with an array of new features, including one that could affect couples considering or are actively litigating their divorce. The new software allows users to edit or delete/unsend text messages that were already sent. That means that a spouse may be able … [Read more...] about Having Marital Problems? iPhone Users Must Screenshot Incriminating Text Messages
What Constitutes Going to Court in Divorce?
If you are looking to divorce your spouse, you may think that as soon as you file for divorce, you are “going to court.” However, there is a significant difference between filing for divorce and going to court, and the distinction can offer strategic advantages in settling your disputes. What … [Read more...] about What Constitutes Going to Court in Divorce?
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 the custody or parenting time arrangement after the divorce. When one or both parties fail to comply with the divorce … [Read more...] about Two Ways to Enforce Your Divorce Settlement Agreement
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 people look to save money by looking for the cheapest divorce attorney. However, most times that will end up costing more … [Read more...] about Why You Get What You Pay for When Hiring a Divorce Attorney
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, there are usually no conflicts or concerns over who utilizes the credit on their tax return since married couples generally … [Read more...] about Who Can Take the Federal Child Tax Credit When Parents Are Divorced?