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Month: April 2019
Should you consider an ‘alimony trust?’
With the recent changes in the tax code that eliminated the deduction for alimony, divorcing spouses in higher tax brackets who would have been able to offset the financial pain of large alimony payments with a nice tax break no longer have that to cushion the blow....
Custody transitions and autistic children
Autistic children thrive on routines and need a lot of extra coaching to get through changes. That can make divorce -- along with the frequent transitions from one parent's home to the other's for visitation -- particularly rough on them.It doesn't make things easy on...
Want a successful business? Make a great business plan
You don't want to start a business without a business plan. In fact, you probably won't get very far when it comes to getting a bank loan or investors at all unless you know how to craft a solid plan.Here are some tips you can use to get your business started: 1....
How can we split our marital assets fairly?
Divorce brings many changes, not the least of which is determining how the marital property will be divided. Other than child custody matters, there is likely not another aspect of divorce that is quite as contentious.Below are some suggestions for splitting the...
When should you revise your will?
If you already have a will in place, congratulations! You're a step ahead of many Americans who never get around to writing one and leave their loved ones to deal with the courts as they settle their estate. However, it's essential to review your will and other estate...
Preparation and communication can help summer go smoothly
It's important for divorcing parents to include a summer parenting schedule in their custody and visitation agreement. This can save everyone uncertainty, confusion and conflict when school is out for the year.You may agree to deviate from the schedule because the...
What are your debt relief options?
When you're heavily in debt, it can be kind of like having a dark cloud hanging over your head every day. Getting rid of that debt is probably the No. 1 thing on your mind the majority of the time.So, what are your options? Well, they vary depending on your...