When you and your spouse split up what you own, you don't have to pay taxes on it. It's been this way since 1984, when the laws that said divided property could be taxed were overruled by the Supreme Court.However, that doesn't mean that you shouldn't think about...
Month: January 2016
Man secretly divorces wife; she finds out 20 years later
Shortly after meeting each other at a friend's house, a man and woman were married in New York in 1994. Last November, the woman was concerned because her name wasn't on a tax bill for a one-bedroom Manhattan condo she thought the couple owned. A lawyer was hired to...
Prenups prevent surprises and simplify divorce
When people complain to you about divorce, what are some of the things that they talk about the most? Are they unhappy with how complex the divorce is and how long it can take? Are they mad about things that they did not anticipate and have little control over?Odds...
Domestic violence: Restraining orders
Domestic violence is a scary yet all too common situation, and it can be difficult to understand how to begin to find a way out when you are in the midst of an abusive or violent relationship. One of the primary methods of protection victims have is the restraining...
Can you draft a prenup the day before the wedding?
You may not have cold feet the day before you get married, but you may start considering all of the ramifications of the marriage and wondering what you can do to protect yourself. That could quickly lead you to the idea of a prenuptial agreement, which is a legal...
How a lawyer can help you with property division
Property division is one of the most important aspects of family law, but it is also one of the most complicated. The guidelines for dividing marital property, retaining separate property and dealing with comingled funds are lengthy and nuanced, and each case is open...
What are some reasons people give for late child support?
Are you and your ex trying to work out a parenting plan, a child custody agreement, and a child support plan as you go through a divorce? These are some of the biggest things that you're going to consider, and it's important to know that, even after you come to an...
High-asset divorce reaches $13.4 million settlement
After six years and legal battles in both Florida and Nova Scotia, the divorce between model Lisa Armoyan and real estate mogul Vrege Armoyan has finally been settled. According to reports, Lisa was awarded close to $13.4 million. The couple had been married for 16...
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