If a proposed Republican bill passes, divorce and taxes will take on a whole new meaning. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act would make tax deductions for alimony payments non-existent and create an income tax free zone for those receiving the funds. The law would not affect...
Month: November 2017
Ways your medical practice could be impacted by your divorce
A divorce can impact all aspects of your life. This includes your professional life. As a Medscape article notes, if you are a doctor, this could include the medical practice you've worked so hard to build. As a doctor, what happens with your practice can have major...
California property division governed by laws of community
The one who earns the most in a marriage is likely the one who may have to fork out alimony and child support payments. When it comes to property division, though, there are certain states, like California, that follow the laws of community property, meaning that all...
A parenting plan makes co-parenting easier after divorce
If there is one thing former spouses are likely to agree on, it's the well-being of their children. Divorce in California may divide a couple, but it doesn't have to split up the core family dynamic. A strong parenting plan could be the road map to successful...
How to deal with parenting time issues during Thanksgiving
It may not seem like it when you walk into the grocery store or the mall, but Thanksgiving will be upon us before we know it. Those responsible for cooking the big meal are planning their days, those who are travelling are getting ready for the crush of people at the...
California divorce: Jewish divorce differs from legal divorce
Apparently, a divorce is not a divorce when it comes to certain religious faiths. A legal divorce in California does not quite cut it for those who are Orthodox Jews. Family Code 2300 indicates that once a divorce has been granted, the former couple each return to...