In a couple days, a new divorce law goes into effect in California that reflects something I’ve been seeing for decades; it is a good thing. As of January 1st, judges in divorce cases for which the custody of pets is involved will take what’s in the best interest of the pets’ welfare into account…
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‘Tis the Season…For Divorces?
Tis the season....for divorces? A few days ago, I appeared on Fox News discussing a change in tax law that goes into effect January 1: alimony will no longer be tax deductible. It's a worrying change for those whose divorces won't be finalized before the end of this year. For all intents and purposes, because of…
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Some thoughts about gay marriage
As LGBTQ Month came to an end, it's worth focusing on same sex marriage...and, inevitably, same sex divorces, custody disputes, separations, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. With the legalization of gay and lesbian marriages, all these have come into play, and are on the rise. Many gay and lesbian couples enter into marriage with joy…
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Prenuptial Agreements: Everything you wanted to know in the middle of the night but have nobody to ask. (Part I)
Periodically (and hopefully it will be very frequently), there will be articles posted. They will all be on topics that have to do with divorce or relationships between people. The first post will be about Prenuptial Agreements. We will, in a later posting, deal with various other kinds of Agreements in marriages or relationships: Separation,…
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