The state of Pennsylvania recognizes adultery as a fault ground for divorce. This means it is the adulterous spouse’s fault, due to his adulterous behavior, that the marriage is ending. While adultery rarely effects custody, visitation, child support or even marital property distribution, it can effect spousal support awarded before and during the divorce…
There soon won’t be a silver lining to paying spousal support. President Trump’s recently passed tax code will abolish tax deductions on alimony for divorce decrees on Jan. 1, 2019 and thereafter. Divorce lawyers say the higher-earning spouse will have more leverage to argue for lower alimony. The current tax rules allow for matrimonial…
The bill would eliminate the tax deduction for alimony and make alimony income tax-free to the recipient for divorce decrees. Under current law, ex-spouses who pay alimony can deduct the expense from their federal income taxes; ex-spouses receiving alimony payments have to claim the money as taxable income. To see more, read here.
An uncontested divorce can offer a means of simple and inexpensive closure of your marriage. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse can agree to a martial settlement, which will cover issues such as distribution of marital assets and liabilities, designation of non-marital assets and liabilities, time-sharing of children, a parenting plan, spousal support,…
What is collaborative divorce? It Is when the couple works together with their individual attorneys to come to a resolution in a positive and results oriented way. Individuals can agree to all details, come to a resolution, and never step foot in a courtroom. To learn more, see here. Family Law Corp. – Family Law,…