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“What Not to do during the Divorce Process”

“What Not to do during the Divorce Process”

“WHAT NOT TO DO DURING THE DIVORCE PROCESS” In a previous recent Blog, we discussed some of the issues surrounding the sale of the marital residence, refinancing, and that the spouse not receiving the home somehow being able to purchase another home in spite of the...
“Removing the Ex-Spouse from the Mortgage”

“Removing the Ex-Spouse from the Mortgage”

“REMOVING THE EX-SPOUSE FROM THE MORTGAGE” A very common problem in concluding a divorce matter is following up on an agreement where one spouse is to “buy out” the other spouse’s interest in the former marital residence. If an agreement as to the amount of payment...
“Shades of Gray – Part Two”

“Shades of Gray – Part Two”

“Shades of Gray” Part Two In a previous blog we wrote about the increase in divorce proceedings among older couples in their 50s and 60s and approaching retirement. We discussed several reasons for that, and here we explore some of the unique issues facing a couple...
“Tax Exemption Questions”

“Tax Exemption Questions”

TAX EXEMPTIONS QUESTIONS In my divorce I bargained to receive the tax exemptions which the Tax Reform Legislation of 2017 has cancelled.  What do I do now? The Tax Reform Legislation passing in 2017 is the most sweeping tax legislation to be enacted since 1986 and...