Divorce
You Can Learn from Their Mistakes: They Married and Divorced the Same Guy
You may be in the same boat as Holiday Miller. According to the Chicago Tribune, Miller was in the middle of a divorce and wanted help getting her life back together. Miller reached out to Valerie Shepherd, someone who would understand exactly what Miller was going through. Shepherd had married Miller’s husband before Miller did.…
Read MoreTax Reform: Negotiating Alimony in an Era of “No Taxation – No Deductions”
There are many current tax issues for divorcing couples, and a major new one concerns alimony (or spousal support). Thanks to recent changes in the federal tax code, those paying alimony could face higher tax bills, those receiving it could pay less in taxes, and both have a strong motive to recalculate what has been…
Read MoreGetting Divorced? You Don’t Need to Be James Bond, Just Be Smart Like James Bond!
For some people considering a divorce, not only are you out of love with your spouse, you don’t trust your spouse either. Whether you think your spouse is hiding money or an affair, you may feel a burning desire to know what’s really going on. As natural as that may be, going too far with…
Read MoreIn a Divorce Settlement Agreement, the Devil’s in the Details–Including Life Insurance
When it comes to a divorce Settlement Agreement, the checklist can be long. There are many aspects of your family and financial life that must be accounted for. One of them is life insurance. It shouldn’t be taken lightly. The two of you must think about maintaining or obtaining life insurance coverage for each of…
Read MoreNew Jersey Is Where Marriages Go To Last
Virginia may be for lovers but it’s New Jersey where marriages go to last, according to the New York Post. Our State had the country’s fourth lowest divorce rate (12.9 per 1,000 residents) in 2015. But one group is bucking the trend: so-called “gray divorce”. The national average for divorces is 16.9 per 1,000, a…
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