In Part One of our Prenuptial Agreement blog series, we explored the myriad premarital and marital assets and debts that a couple should understand prior to having such an agreement drafted. Today, we will take an in-depth look at additional monetary considerations, including spousal support,
Prenuptial Agreements — What You Need To Know — Part One
When thinking about what should go into a prenuptial agreement, there is so much to consider, from existing assets you may want to protect to those you might seek to protect after you are married. This blog series offers an advanced primer to get you thinking about crucial elements to consider
Older Spouses and Mental Health Deterioration
Talk about an important issue with no good solution. Consider the following scenario: You have been married to your spouse for decades. You recently noticed an increase in their lack of stability. It might be physical. More likely, it is mental. It could be anger, confusion – or a true diagnosis
Can Your Divorce Attorney Record Your Conversation?
It would be tempting to say “your divorce attorney can never record your conversations”. If only it were that simple. In one sense, it is. After all, have you ever heard of a divorce attorney recording a conversation with a client without his or her knowledge or consent? It’s incredibly
Alimony Tax Changes: Time Is Running Out To Make Your Best Deal
If you are either (a) presently paying alimony, or (b) thinking that in an impending divorce, you may be paying alimony, your time has almost completely run out to make your best deal. Visit a highly experienced divorce attorney as quickly as possible to understand current alimony tax law
Your Alimony Payments May Not Be Tax-Deductible: Here’s What You Need to Know
On January 1, 2019, alimony from new agreements and court orders will no longer be tax deductible to the payor of the alimony. Likewise, alimony will no longer be taxable to the person receiving the alimony. If you think you are going to be paying alimony, find a highly experienced divorce
Divorce And Suicide – A Necessary Conversation
Once again, the reality of suicide has infiltrated the daily news, with the deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. Prominent suicides always propel this important issue to the forefront. Suicide and divorce are no strangers. A heightened risk of suicide exists among the divorcing and divorced
Can Your Friends Break Up Your Marriage
It has been known to happen. Your marriage is not the greatest. You and your partner are not communicating. Maybe you are arguing, maybe not. The bottom line is that you and your spouse are on very separate pages. You have poured your life into your friends. You are always out together. You
