The New Tax Plan Puts Divorcing Couples in the Penalty Box
The new tax plan may make your divorce a little more expensive. The biggest reason is that under the new plan, spousal maintenance (commonly referred to as alimony) is no longer going to be a tax deduction to the person paying it and taxable income to the person receiving it. What is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal […]
Getting Started On A Seattle Divorce: Answering Men’s Most Common Questions
One of the most daunting aspects to initiating the divorce process is trying to come up with a plan for what your life will look after the divorce. As a divorce attorney, the most common questions men ask me are: How often can I see my kids? Will I lose my business? How much maintenance […]
5 Tips for a Successful Mediation
You’re probably already worried. The divorce process is overwhelming to say the least. Rest assured, that’s a natural feeling to have, and it’s not unusual for many people to describe divorce as one of the most stressful times in life. Worrying is normal. During the divorce mediation process people often feels especially stressed because after […]
What are Temporary Orders in a Seattle Divorce?
What happens between the time you file for your divorce in Seattle and the day the final divorce order is entered in court? Who lives in the family home? Who pays the bills? Where do the children live? I’ll show you how to take charge of your divorce process so that you’ll have financial security […]