There are four basic ways taxes have an impact on your California divorce: support, filing status, property division, and dependency exemptions. Here’s a brief overview on what you need to know about your different tax filing options in divorce. Your…
There are four basic ways taxes have an impact on your California divorce: support, filing status, property division, and dependency exemptions. Here’s a brief overview on what you need to know about how allocating dependency exemptions affect you in your…
A popular misconception with spousal support is that once you’ve been married for at least 10 years, you are automatically entitled to receive or obligated to pay it for the rest of your life. Although the length of your marriage…
If you’re contemplating or in the middle of a California divorce, it’s extremely important for you to become familiar some very basic legal vocabulary, which includes the terms “separate property” and “community property.” Since California is one of the nine…
In a divorce, it’s vital that you have a good understanding of your income and your spouse’s income, and part of that is knowing how to read Form W-2. If you earned any money as an employee, your employer is…
The sayings “look before you leap” or “think before you act” are especially important and applicable in any divorce. It’s important for you to be prepared before you begin so that you feel more confident in the steps that you…
It seems like such a logical thing to do – have your own private stash of money just in case something goes wrong. What if the kids need a little something extra or expenses are a little higher than the…
Want to open up a secret bank account and deposit money in there for your protection in case of a divorce? Here’s what you need to know before you do anything. Assess your Level of Risk Do you already work…
There are lots of articles out there about what to look for in an attorney and how to pick the right attorney. Once you find that person, make sure you’re also the ideal client by following these simple rules. Rule…