Marital property is a legal term used in divorce law in the United States that refers to any property acquired during the course of the marriage. Any property a person owned before entering the marriage is classified as separate property, and property such as inheritance or gifts are also considered separate property, even if acquired… Read More »
While the divorce rate has seen a drastic drop-off over the last couple decades, there is one demographic for which it is actually surging, and that is people over 50. The rates of “gray divorce” have more than doubled since 1990, according to information from Bowling Green State University’s National Center for Family and Marriage… Read More »
Interested in finding ways to make your divorce settlement easier? Here are just a few strategies you could consider implementing. Put alimony in a trust The changes in how alimony would be taxed opened up some new possibilities for how you’ll deal with alimony. The spouse paying alimony is no longer able to deduct the… Read More »
We’re in the thick of tax season now, but it also happens to be the time of year at which divorces surge. Therefore, if you’re starting a divorce process now, it’s important you keep tax considerations in mind. Here are a few things you should know about divorce and taxes. Know your filing status: If… Read More »
The trends in the field of divorce and the way divorce is perceived in general have changed a bit over the last decade. It’s getting increasingly less likely that couples will find themselves in knock-down, drag-out fights over most divorce related issues. Shifting gender norms have resulted in a more neutral perspective in most issues,… Read More »
One of the most common concerns people have entering a potential divorce scenario, beyond just how the divorce will uproot their lives, is how much they can expect the entire divorce process to cost. The costs of a divorce will vary widely from case to case, so it can be difficult to come up with… Read More »
Divorcing couples are required by law to be completely transparent in their disclosures of all assets, including income, expenses and debts. However, it is unfortunately not uncommon for people to attempt to conceal assets during the divorce in an effort to avoid having to split them up with their spouse. They might hide or undervalue… Read More »
There are a lot of difficult emotions that surround the divorce process, and people who are involved in divorces might make poor decisions that are a result of these emotions. One example of such a decision is to attempt to conceal assets to prevent them from being divided in the divorce process. This is a… Read More »
Getting divorced during tax season can add to the stress you’d normally experience during the divorce process at other times of the year. It’s important not to let your tax responsibilities go by the wayside while you’re also focused on the legal responsibilities you have in the divorce process. Here are some tips to help… Read More »
Perhaps the most difficult part about beginning the divorce process is breaking the news to your children. At some point, however, it must be done, and it is important to do so tactfully and gently. Here are a few tips to help you properly break the news of your divorce to your children. Make sure… Read More »