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Divorce and Tax Returns - author: Warren R. Shiell - You may only file a joint return if you are married at the end of the tax year (December 31) and both of you agree to file and sign a joint return.1 The box you check on your return is "Married filing jointly." Same sex couples and domestic partners cannot file joint returns. You qualify as married even if you are separated - See Divorce and Tax Returns for full text
How to Select a Divorce Lawyer - author: Scott Morgan - Selecting a divorce lawyer to handle your family law case is a very important decision. The following are a few important criteria to help in finding the right divorce lawyer. Experience and Focus. Any divorce lawyer you consider should have click here for full text.
Get a Prenuptial Agreement before Your Next Marriage - author: Jeffrey Broobin - While signing a prenuptial agreement can be one of the all-time romantic turnoffs, for people heading into their second marriage, a prenuptial agreement can give the trade-off of a better relationship through the security of financial and life planning. click here for full text.
Preparing And Protecting Yourself For A Divorce - author: J. Mahserjian & W. Clark - No one thinks that they will ever be in the position of preparing themselves for an immanent divorce. No one thinks that they will ever be in the position of preparing themselves for an immanent divorce. There is, however, perhaps nothing as bad as being taken totally by surprise when your spouse announces that he or she wants a Separation and Divorce. If your are not prepared, you could come home one day to an empty house and a note, with your spouse, children, property and savings. click here for full text.
The legal fiction of common law marriage - author: Johnette Duff - During a radio-talk show appearance, a caller told me about his unfortunate brush with the legal fiction of common-law marriage. He had been living with a woman for several weeks when he came home one evening to find the woman, his TV and assorted other property missing. He called the police, who mistakenly informed him that the woman was his common-law wife and so they couldn’t help him. click here for full text.
When Should You Re-Write Your Will - dated: author: J. Mahserjian & W. Clark - If you are contemplating, or in the process of, divorcing your spouse, it is crucial that you either revise your existing will, or have your attorney prepare a new one for you. If you are contemplating, or in the process of, divorcing your spouse, it is crucial that you either revise your existing will, or have your attorney prepare a new one for you click here for full text.
Divorce: Coping With The Family Law Process - author: Charles M. Goldstein - The Emotions - Divorce is a scary, lonely and misunderstood process for most people, particularly when there are children involved. The mutual friends enjoyed during the marriage may not be of help because those individuals may not want to "pick a side." A divorce will introduce you to an entirely new balancing act. click here for full text.
Rights and Obligations with Prenuptial Agreement - author: Jeffrey Broobin - Prenuptial agreements are like insurance policies. You do the paperwork, and then hope you'll never need it. However, since half of marriages end in divorce within the first seven years, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement before you walk down the aisle and say, "I do." Since you could later be engaged in a nasty, costly click here for full text.
Four Tips to Save Money in Your Divorce Case - author: Scott Morgan - Most experienced and effective divorce attorneys charge by the hour and require an advance retainer (or deposit) that is paid at the beginning of the case. Fees and expenses will be charged against the retainer until it is exhausted, at which point the client click here for full text.
Post-Divorce Alimony in Texas - author: Scott Morgan - This article provides a brief overview on Texas law concerning post-divorce alimony. Laws differ from state to state and individual circumstances vary, so you should consult with a qualified family law attorney in your area for specific advice on your particular situation. click here for full text.
Hire Divorce Lawyer or Use Online Divorce Forms - author: Scott Morgan - When do you need to hire a family law attorney and when is it okay to just use an online divorce form website to save a little money? This article will provide a few pointers to help you decide whether to do it yourself or retain a divorce lawyer. click here for full text.
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