Divorce mediation is a particular specialty in the larger field of mediation. In Pennsylvania, mediators are not certified, so be sure to examine the background of a mediator you intend to hire for your divorce. As the name implies, mediation is the process of finding a median, or midpoint, where two parties in conflict can…
Read MoreFor tax purposes, a couple is considered married if their decree of divorce has not been finalized by December 31. Thus, the year that it is finalized is the year that most tax changes will take effect. However, if you consider the tax implications during the negotiation period, you and your spouse can make decisions…
Read MoreAlimony is often a part of a divorce settlement, particularly with marriages of long duration. If you are considering or in the midst of a divorce, better act now to meet the new deadline set by the 2017 Tax Act. Specifically, the 2017 Tax Act will take away the right of a payor of alimony to deduct…
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