The Child Tax Credit And Divorce
By Tom Norton, CPA, CDFA The child tax credit is available to all parents of a child under age 17, and is worth up to $1,000. If the parents are divorced or were never married, only one parent can take … Read More
A Setback for the Freedom to Marry
A Setback for the Freedom to Marry Dear Jennifer, Moments ago, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled that bans on the freedom to marry for same-sex couples in four states—including our Tennessee case—do … Read More
15 Critical Financial Mistakes in Divorce
1. Becoming a Financial Victim If you suspect that your spouse is planning a divorce, make copies of all vital financial records such as account statements (savings, stockbroker, real estate partnership) and data that relates to your marital lifestyle (checking … Read More
Divorcecorp.com – the Movie
There is a new movie being released this month (January 2014), that exposes family court for what it really is. This is an issue near and dear to my heart and I have always wanted to write a book about … Read More
Why should I use Mediation?
While mediation has been around as a profession for over twenty years, it has only become mainstream in the last 5 years or so. One reason for this, I believe, is due to the cost of attorneys. Attorneys fees continue … Read More
Mediation for Estate Disputes
Few issues are more contentious than deciding “who gets what” when creating an estate plan. Fights over terms in a will and intentions of an elder relative often lead to bitter disagreement and feuding that can permanently ruin family relationships. It … Read More
I love my job!
I know there are many many people out there who go to work day in and day out because they have to, not because they want to. I am truly so fortunate that I have a “job” that I love … Read More
Why should I use mediation?
Although it seems like more and more people are learning about mediation and the benefits it can offer you when going through a divorce, it is important to understand that there are far more benefits then the obvious…saving money! Here … Read More
San Diego Superior Court Is Facing Huge Budget Cuts
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