In shorter marriages without children or much shared property to divide, divorce can be relatively straightforward. However, it doesn’t take much to for things to become knotted and complex in a hurry. And the longer you’re married, the more complicated things tend to get. Rick Jones, one of our founding …
“In this world nothing is certain, except death and taxes.” So goes the familiar saying often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. Now that 2018 is officially over, many of us have (hopefully) started thinking about our taxes. Isn’t that fun? With that in mind, we want to remind you of the …
When it comes time to divorce, splitting up assets and property forms a huge part of the process. California is a community property state, which means the courts generally view anything acquired during a marriage as belonging to both spouses. This then informs how they go about the division of …
Divorce gets complicated. That’s no secret to anyone. Custody, the division of property, jurisdiction, you may be in for some surprises where you least suspect. Spousal support, commonly called alimony, often comes into play. We recently heard an interesting question in this realm. Is alimony a possibility after 19 years …
People stay married for all kinds of reasons. For the kids, because of religious convictions, the belief you can work things out. All of these and more contribute to people remaining in unhappy relationships. Retirement is another. In certain situations, after a long marriage, spouses may be entitled to a …
Dividing up shared property and hashing out a settlement is a huge part of a divorce. It also has a major impact on your financial future, so it’s important to do things right. But it’s complicated, especially when you mix two lives. What happens to things you owned before you …
Spousal support, often called alimony in everyday conversation, is one of the biggest topics people ask us about. One question that pops up all the time is, “If my ex moves in with a new partner, do I still have to pay spousal support?” It’s tricky, but the impact of …
The massive new tax plan Congress passed late last year is going to have wide-reaching impact. Rates are set to change, new cuts take effect, and you may even be able to deduct your private jet (no really). In short, sweeping transformations are in store. Its fingers will reach into all …
UPDATE: The sweeping new tax plan Congress passed at the end of 2017 will impact almost everyone. This includes changes to divorce settlements, specifically those involving spousal support. Beginning January 1, 2019, on new court orders that include spousal support provisions, the party paying spousal support will no longer be …
UPDATE: The sweeping new tax plan Congress passed at the end of 2017 will impact almost everyone. This includes changes to divorce settlements, specifically those involving spousal support. Beginning January 1, 2019, on new court orders that include spousal support provisions, the party paying spousal support will no longer be …
UPDATE: The sweeping new tax plan Congress passed at the end of 2017 will impact almost everyone. This includes changes to divorce settlements, specifically those involving spousal support. Beginning January 1, 2019, on new court orders that include spousal support provisions, the party paying spousal support will no longer be …
