Recent Blog Posts
Don’t Look Back, You’re Not Going That Way
{3:00 minutes to read} So, you found out that your spouse is having an affair and that your marriage is over. Does that mean you need to hire an expensive attorney and go to court? Or, can you still mediate your divorce? And, if you do mediate your divorce, how [...]
Can You Afford to Keep Your House After a Divorce?
{3:30 minutes to read} For most of my clients, the house is their biggest asset. It is often also their biggest liability. But beyond that, however, is the emotional importance. Deciding what to do with their house is a component of the divorce process that can often cloud a couple’s [...]
Maintenance Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — Part 2
{3:00 minutes to read} In my last article, I outlined how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the amount each spouse pays or receives by eliminating the tax deductibility of maintenance. The original purpose of maintenance was to provide the non-moneyed spouse, historically the wife, with the resources she needed [...]
Maintenance Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — Part 1
{4:00 minutes to read} On December 22, 2017, the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) was signed into law. One of the most significant changes found in the TCJA for couples seeking a legal separation or divorce is the elimination of the “maintenance* deduction.” Prior to the TCJA, maintenance was [...]