Ruling Provides Certainty, Benefits and Protections Under Federal Tax Law for Same-Sex Married Couples WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) today ruled that same-sex couples, legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will … Read More
Tips to help you enjoy – rather than avoid – the holiday season. If you’re going through a divorce or separation, you probably haven’t even thought about the upcoming holiday season. But experts stress that it’s important for people who … Read More
The San Diego Superior Court Is Facing Huge Budget Cuts What does this change mean for you? You are the individual who assumes their justice system will be available to them when they need it. Well, it kind of means it … Read More
As with anything stressful in your life, you need to eat right, exercise and relax when going through a divorce. I am sure most of you are laughing out loud at the thought of having TIME to exercise, patience to … Read More
When it comes to 529 Plans and Divorce, there are a lot of questions. Here is a breakdown of what a 529 plan is and how it can be divided during a divorce. What is a 529 plan? A 529 … Read More
Sound odd? I thought so too. But there is such a thing. Basically, if there is some reason that you need to remain “married,” yet want to be divorced, this is for you. It is NOT a legal separation – … Read More
Do you have children between the ages of 11 and 17? If they are having a hard time with the divorce and you think they could use the support of a group of their peers, please contact us and we … Read More
It is in the news and it is at our mediation table…couples divorcing after 20, 30, 40 years of marriage…why? What is driving this trend? For one opinion, check out this clip on Why Couples Divorce After 40 Years Do … Read More
If you are at the crossroads between deciding to move forward with a mediator or an attorney, this may be a great article for you to read. While it is not focusing on mediators in family law, it is focusing … Read More
Pensions Pensions are significant marital asset. Unless parties agree otherwise a court in a divorce case may enter a Qualified Domestic Relation Order (QDRO) pay out the community portion of the retirement equally. QDRO parameters: A “qualified domestic relations order” … Read More