Divorce in the #MeToo Era
YUMA, Arizona. The #MeToo movement has changed the lives of many. For women, it has been a banner of empowerment, giving a voice to those who have experienced sexual harassment and misconduct. Yet, the #MeToo movement has had an impact on…
Why We Worry More About Plane Crashes than Car Accidents
YUMA, Arizona. According to Fortune
, in the last 9 years, several billion people have safely flown in U.S. planes with no incident. Yet, this
week, that streak came to an end when a woman was killed on a Southwest Flight
after engine failure.…
If I Get Divorced, Can I Lose My Green Card?
YUMA, Arizona. Marriage was once a sure path to a green card and ultimately to
citizenship for many immigrants. Yet, as immigration laws have changed under
the current presidential administration, many immigrant families have started
to…
Revocable Trusts vs. PrenuptialAgreements: Which is Best?
YUMA, Arizona. When it comes to protecting your assets when going into a new
marriage, couples have two major options: revocable trusts and prenuptial
agreements. Under the law, if you get divorced, any assets that have been
acquired during…
Significant Changes to Taxability of Spousal Maintenance Imposed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017
Are you in the midst of a divorce proceeding, with the possibility of paying or receiving spousal maintenance? If so, you need to be aware of a significant change, under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), regarding the taxability of spousal…
When the Rich Hide Money Offshore During Divorce,Trouble Abounds
YUMA, Arizona. One of the tactics of the ultra-rich has been to hide assets in offshore accounts.
According to Forbes, until very recently, Panama was a tax haven and a place where the wealthy would
send their assets to hide the money from…
What Is Parental Alienation?
YUMA, Arizona. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s custody battle reached national news again recently when a judge ordered that Jolie allow the children to spend more time with their father. According to CNN
, the court required Jolie to…
Personality Matters When It Comes to Handling Your Divorce
YUMA, Arizona. Many people count their divorces as one of the most challenging ordeals of their lives. Yet, why do some people seem to rise out of their divorces stronger for the challenge, while others continue to struggle? The Atlantic…
Things to Know If You’re Leaving a Verbally Abusive Partner
YUMA, Arizona. According to LiveStrong , emotional abuse, like physical abuse, can have emotional and physical consequences in the life of a victim. The decision to leave an emotionally or verbally abusive spouse can be one of the most difficult…
What You Need to Know About the Best Interests of the Child Standard When Getting Divorced
YUMA, Arizona. If you’re getting divorced and you have children, one of the most challenging decisions you and your former spouse will need to make revolves around shared parenting time, custody, and visitation. It is often in the best…
