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Getting divorced can be tough. After all, you have to try to find a way to untangle your life from your spouse’s and figure out how to address important legal issues like child custody and property division, all while you try to cope with the emotional realities of...
In Delaware family law cases, alimony is a common topic for dispute. It can be difficult for both parties to reconcile the various issues that accompany a divorce. The changed lifestyle is one that can be especially complicated. The party who earned the higher income...
With the way the housing market has been over the last several years, you and your spouse may have built up a significant amount of equity in your residence. But if your marriage is on the rocks, you might be wondering who is going to get the money that is tied up in...
If it feels like your child has suddenly turned against you, then you’re probably wondering why. Although children’s behaviors and personalities may change over time, sudden shifts in these characteristics that affect your bond with your child may be more problematic...
If you’re about to go through a divorce, then your financial well-being is at stake. This is especially true if you and your spouse have a significant number of assets. And the property division process is going to set the stage for your financial health for some time...
In Delaware, part of a court order or divorce settlement often includes an award for alimony. Alimony and spousal support are two separate categories, as the first applies to a post-divorce settlement, while the second is temporary and usually lasts for the interim...
Alimony can be vital for a divorcing spouse in some situations and may feel like a burden to the other spouse that they cannot sustain. Because of the sometimes emotional nature of alimony, it is helpful for divorcing spouses to be familiar with the different aspects...
Going through a divorce can be a stressful situation. Adding alimony into the negotiation can make the situation even more complex for both parties. Eventually, you finalize the divorce and start to settle into a new sense of normalcy. In some cases, the new normal...
Divorce is a difficult event for Delaware families to go through, and the many strong emotions that take over can cloud the more practical concerns of financial security after it is all over. While alimony awards are gender-neutral in the Diamond State, more...
Changes to the federal tax laws that took effect in 2019 eliminated the few advantages for paying alimony. The long-standing deduction for alimony payments was eliminated. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 The tax law was changed to address tax underreporting. Tax returns...
