Tax Considerations for Couples Who Are Separating
The process of separating takes a toll on you emotionally, but it also has a big impact on your finances, including your taxes. Divorce and taxes are inextricably linked, making it necessary to turn to a divorce attorney who can help you navigate the process. Learn more about what you need...
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Ask the Divorce Attorney: Does An Affair Impact Alimony or Child Support?
Infidelity is one of the most common situations that leads a spouse to file for divorce. An affair is an understandably hurtful situation. Trust is broken, and the spouse who remained faithful often feels like their entire marriage has been a lie.
One of the most common questions
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How Children’s Expenses Are Divided in a Divorce
Divorce can be particularly taxing for couples who share children. On top of complicated asset division, you and your spouse will need to make difficult decisions about the future of your children.
New York law requires divorced parents to provide financial support for their children and cover basic needs...
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Risks You Can Face for Not Paying Alimony
Alimony can be even less popular than child support to those who are ordered to pay it by the court. But just like child support, there can be consequences for failing to pay alimony. These consequences can range from penalties, suspension of licenses, and even the possibility of jail time.
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Financial Factors Considered When Determining Spousal & Child Support
Divorce, separation, and breakups often mean that two parties who previously worked to support one household are now required to support themselves and/or their children in two separate household. Spousal and child support is intended to ensure that the financial burdens are fairly allocated so the spouse with less income receives...
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How to Enforce Child Support Awards & Potential Penalties
Child support is the obligation of both parents, but it is the non-custodial parent who is required to pay the custodial parent a certain amount each month (or on a more frequent basis depending on parties’ pay schedules). Child support is intended to meet the needs of the child or children...
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