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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

Grounds for Divorce in Maryland

If you and your spouse have been considering divorce, it’s important to understand the recent updates to Maryland’s divorce laws. Changes that went into effect last year have made the process more straightforward, providing clearer options for co… Read More

Mental Health Privilege Maryland Divorce

Divorcing and separating couples often seek mental health services – counseling & therapy – for themselves (individually or as a couple), their children, and/or their family. The confidentiality of therapy invites sharing information in a saf… Read More

2022 Family Law Legislative Developments

As lively as the 2022 Maryland General Assembly was with so many bills, few family law bills passed. Below is an update about those bills which may be relevant to your practice or impact your family. Bills in italics passed. The rest did not. May 31,… Read More

AA v. Ab D: Excluding Best Interests Evidence – Are there Limits?

What is AA v. Ab D? AA v. Ab D is a 2020 Court of Special Appeals opinion involving these important concepts in child custody cases: The court’s obligation to children when deciding child custody. Children’s rights to have their best interests fu… Read More

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

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

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