Any major changes in life should prompt you to revise your will. Divorce is no exception. An article from Investopedia explains why: https://www.investopedia.com/rewriting-your-will-after-divorce-5193318.
With many family court hearings being virtual, there are multiple things to consider before you log on to your court hearing. Knowing these tips can help you feel more comfortable, and show the Judge that you are prepared. Dressing the Part Dress
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Families in the middle of a divorce are living in difficult times. In addition to the stress of the pandemic, they are dealing with another major life change that is being put on hold. The courts are generally only hearing emergency cases,
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For divorcing couples, alimony was a deduction that the payor could deduct from his/her taxes. However, with the new tax bill, starting in 2019, alimony will no longer be deductible. The result of this change may make spouses reluctant to pay, and
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In April, a new law for surrogacy became law in the District of Columbia. Prior to the passing of this new law, all parties to surrogacy agreements were subject to a fine up to $10,000 and a one year prison term. This
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I have heard of a few people already doing this. I thought it was an interesting idea – the kids stay in the home, while the parents move in/out based on the custody arrangement. I wonder if more families will start looking
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An interesting article in the New York Times regarding shared mortgages: click here. Both spouse’s names on the mortgage routinely provides complications in a divorce. The article wisely advises to get started on the refinance sooner rather than later. In many cases,
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Fathers in prison facing high debt over child support will have the opportunity to “press pause” on their child support obligations. According to the Washington Post, the Obama administration announced new adjustments that will allow fathers to label their incarceration as “involuntary”
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For those who have not heard of it, DivorceHotel is a Netherlands based company for couples looking to have a vacation and divorce at the same time. The general idea is that instead of worrying about a long drawn out divorce proceeding,
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According to Time magazine, a new study suggests that the perfect age to get married is between the ages of 28 and 32. According to the study, the couples that get married between 28 and 32 are the least likely to get
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