There are so many changes that come with divorce, and one that you might not think about right away is that divorce can significantly change your taxes. Whenever there’s change, there is a chance to make mistakes. So let’s take a look at three common divorce tax mistakes people make during and after their divorce and what you can do to avoid these pitfalls.
In the previous post, Gaslighting: How To Recognize Your Spouse’s Manipulative Behavior, you learned how to spot the gaslighting techniques abusive spouses use to make you feel like you’re going crazy. In this post, you’ll learn practical steps you can take to protect yourself from losing your grasp on reality. Read more
Divorcing a narcissist can feel like you’re waging a never-ending battle. Your ex’s aggressive, manipulative behavior may wear you down emotionally so that you react impulsively and make important decisions without thinking clearly. Knowing the common mistakes people make when divorcing a narcissist can help you avoid pitfalls and navigate the marital dissolution process as smoothly as possible. Read more
When spouse separate or decide to divorce, is it automatic that one spouse needs to leave the family home? What are the advantages to staying under one roof during a divorce? Does leaving give your spouse more claim to the home in the divorce, or even more claim to the kids?
Let’s take a look at the ramifications of the important decision you may need to make…
Should you stay or should you go? Read more
Your college aged child is now technically an adult. Can you start sending your child support payments directly to your older child? We answer this frequently asked question.
Discovering that a spouse has been cheating is a huge stressor in a marriage. But can a marriage be annulled over a spouse carrying on an extramarital affair? Here’s an answer to this frequently asked question.
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Would it be possible to have my marriage annulled since I found out my spouse cheated on me? We have only been married for three months. I have no idea if the affair pre-dates our wedding. Read more
Wondering what happens to your child support payments if certain life circumstances occur, such as the birth of a new child with a new partner? Here’s an answer to this frequently asked question. Read more
Does your ex ever make you feel like you’re crazy? Do you doubt your own judgment, but can’t figure out why? If so, you may be a victim of a form of psychological abuse known as gaslighting. The term was taken from the 1944 thriller Gaslight, in which a husband convinces his wife she’s going insane to distract her from his criminal shenanigans.
The first step in protecting yourself from the gaslighter’s abuse is to recognize the techniques they use to manipulate reality.
Making the decision to divorce is something that you don’t want to rush or decide in the heat of the moment.
So this is why, if divorce or other related family law matter is on your radar for early 2020, we have an important piece of advice for you: start doing your homework now and learn all you can about your rights and options — no matter what you ultimately decide to do. Taking time to consult with a family law attorney over the next few weeks is a smart move for gaining the knowledge you need to make the best choices possible in the New Year. Read more
When dividing qualified retirement accounts in divorce, a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) can direct dispersement of the account. There may be a big gap between the time of the divorce and retirement, however, and this can cause confusion. What happens to a QDRO upon retirement? Here’s a look at this common question. Read more
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