How Repeal of the Deduction for Alimony Payments Under The TCJA Affects Planning for Divorce
Last year, we explored the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 ("TCJA") , offering a holistic view of its ambitions and implications for divorcing spouses. It's unclear if there will be any changes made to the TCJA in the coming year. This article revisits the TCJA to explore its ...
No Contact Means No Contact – Including on Social Media
How Social Media Can Violate No Contact Orders From sharing photos of your vacation or your current thoughts on a status update to staying connected ...
How New Spousal Support Rules Will Affect Your DivorceView More
Dissolution When Parties Still Live Together
The date of separation in a divorce is the date spouses begin to live in separate homes, and at least one spouse notifies the other of the end of the ...
Hints, Tips & Plans to Stay Safe If You Encounter Domestic Violence
Many incidents of domestic violence , especially those carried out by first-time offenders of this crime, occur with little to no warning. A heated ...
California Changes Parenting Plan Agreements in Divorce and Paternity Cases
As of November 1 st , 2016, parenting plans filed after mediation with Family Court Services (FCS) may give parents the choice to designate a final ...
Due to many factors, the process of getting a divorce is slow and time consuming and may take years to finalize. This may not sit well for those who ...
There are many differences between an annulment and a divorce or legal separation in California. An annulment is equivalent to an invalid marriage, in ...