The federal tax law changed in 2019. It altered how you handle spousal support on your federal taxes, making it no longer a write-off as an expense or a taxable income. Despite the federal change, the California Franchise Tax Board explains state law did not change in...
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How can taxes help you identify hidden assets and/or an affair?
If you plan to file for divorce or are amid one, and if you suspect your spouse of either hiding assets or having an affair, you may wonder what you can do to reveal his or her behavior. While a forensic accountant can help you uncover suspicious activity, there is...
Consistency can help your children cope with your divorce
When parents split, children can feel like their lives are out of control. You can help your kids feel a sense of normalcy by creating consistency between your household and that of your former spouse. Here are a few tips for bringing some consistency back to your...
Where should you look for hidden assets during divorce?
Sometimes, people hide assets from their spouses or otherwise do not disclose them in their divorce proceedings to avoid sharing them in a property division settlement. Although you built your shared property up together during your marriage, your spouse may think he...
Is parallel parenting right for you?
When you go through a divorce, you will likely end up on the other side with a lot of negative, tense and unresolved emotional conflict. This can make even the notion of co-parenting together a difficult one to swallow. Fortunately, you have the option of parallel...
What effect does divorce have on business operations?
Since you and your current spouse ended your marriage, you have a lot of changes to navigate. You know how to save your business from divorce, but do you know dissolving your marriage affects business operations? Business.com explores how divorces affect companies....
How a team can help you handle the stress of divorce
For California couples teetering on the edge of divorce, one of the primary concerns is loss of control during the process. In a courtroom, the presiding judge makes decisions that can affect every aspect of your life for the foreseeable future. Although you can...
New child custody law takes effect next year in California
California considers substance abuse history and habitual drug use in child custody matters. State Senate Bill 654 (SB 654), which will take effect next year, requires the courts to review evidence of domestic abuse in visitation determinations. The law also changes...
How can divorcing couples make the most of mediation?
Rather than go to court, you and your soon-to-be-former spouse want to mediate your divorce. You know the alternative dispute resolution method offers benefits, but how do you maximize them? American Bar Association provides insights for making the most of divorce...
How may I negotiate financial support with my soon-to-be ex?
Your divorce may include regular financial support payments to assist with child-rearing expenses. As described on the County of Placer's website, the court typically determines an amount using the California Guideline Child Support Calculator. Each spouse's income at...
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