When a Spouse Passes Away During Divorce

June 28th, 2017
A recent Washington Post piece sheds light on an overshadowed aspect of divorce – the passing of a spouse during divorce. Divorce is difficult enough; a spouse’s passing during divorce exponentially more so. Because… the surviving s… Read More
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Categories: Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce, High Asset Divorce, Property Division
Tags: Death, Divorce

A May 2017 Tax Court's Cautionary Lessons about Alimony and Tax Preparation Software Pitfalls

June 27th, 2017
A May 2017 Tax Court Opinion reminds us that to qualify as deductible alimony (among other requirements), payment must be required by a “divorce or separation instrument”. This is defined as: – A decree of divorce or separate mainte… Read More
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Categories: Alimony, News
Tags: Alimony, Attorney's Fees, Dependency Exemption, Head of Household, Tax
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