Five Ways To Tell If Your Husband Is Hiding Assets – Forbes Two points: 1. The article speaks only of husbands hiding assets. I understand that historically the husband was typically the higher (or sole) earner and therefore the spouse primarily responsible for accumulating assets. But here is an invite to join the rest…
Just read a great article from fellow family law attorney Henry Gornbein setting forth seven things clients should never say to their divorce lawyer. Henry Gornbein: Things You Should Never Say To Your Divorce Lawyer A few thoughts: These “things” are not unique to divorce law. Many of these points apply equally as well to…
A collaborative divorce is designed to be less contentious than a traditional, litigated divorce. In fact, both parties in a collaborative divorce sign an agreement that they will not participate in any court or adversarial action. They further agree to engage in “good faith” negotiations and to provide full, honest and open disclosure of all…
Three common tax issues arise with children and divorce: 1. Dependent child exemption. As a general rule, the custodial parent is entitled to claim the dependency exemption. The custodial parent is defined by the IRS as the parent whom the child lived with for the greater number of nights during the year. Note – joint…
There are many issues to sort out in a divorce. When spouses disagree it is usually over children, support and money. In the process, spouses may overlook the importance of addressing common tax issues. The tax dependency exemption for qualified children is worthy of a separate blog. Here are the other top four: 1. Filing…
Florida is the latest state to consider alimony reform. The reform would limit the ability of judges to order lifetime alimony and adjust the way alimony is calculated. Connecticut lawmakers are drafting an alimony reform bill. Other states including Arkansas, North and South Carolina, Oregon and West Virginia have set up “Alimony Reform” groups to…