As we approach April 15 I am frequently asked whether fees paid to an attorney are tax deductible.
Guidelines: Alimony, Support, Custody in 50 States
The Family Law Quarterly of the American Bar Association publishes charts summarizing basic divorce laws in each state.
Protecting Pets From Domestic Violence
California Senate Bill Number 353 was signed by Governor Schwarzenegger in September. Effective January 1, 2008, the law allows judges to include pets in any restraining orders issued as part of domestic violence cases.
New Study Finds That Divorce Can Predict The Degree To Which An Adult Child Will Care For An Aging Parent
In September Dr. Adam Davey of Temple University published his findings in Advances in Life Course Research that adults who parents divorced would be less involved with day to day assistance later in life for an aging parent.
Registered Domestic Partners Entitles To The Same Property Tax Break As Married Couples
In 2005 this law was expanded to cover property transfers between Registered Domestic Partners.
Amercian Bar Association Ethics Opinion Endorses Collaborative Divorce
The American Bar Association has published an Ethics Opinion endorsing collaborative divorce.
Helping Your Kids Cope With Divorce
Oprah Winfrey recently did a show about helping children cope with divorce. M. Gary Newman was interviewed on the program and gave the 3 rules to follow when telling your children about divorce: Oprah’s Interview.
California's Do It Yourself Divorce
California has an easy do it yourself divorce which is available to couples who meet the following requirements:
Alimony Contested - Domestic Partnership - Same Sex Marriage
In Orange County, California, a man has asked the appellate court to reverse the trial court which ordered him to pay alimony to his ex-wife even though she was in a domestic partnership. California law provides for the termination of alimony when a former spouse remarries.
Ten Things To Look For In A Divorce
I recently came across an excellent article about choosing a divorce attorney. It made so much sense to me that we have, with permission of Author Jay Rigdon, uploaded it to our articles page on our website.
