How to Let Go of That Grudge During Divorce
YUMA, Arizona. Divorce can be a difficult time for all involved. While forgiveness might be the last thing on your mind right now, it might be wise to take a moment and consider the benefits of dropping your grudges—before you finalize your…
Selling Your Home During YourDivorce? What You Need to Know
YUMA, Arizona. If you’re getting divorced, there are two major aspects of any divorce that can lead to disagreements, acrimony, and trouble. One of these is understandably the question of child custody and the other involves the family…
Why Are Bike Shares Safer Than Regular Biking?
YUMA, Arizona. According to Vox , no one in the U.S. has died in a bike sharing accident. Given the prevalence of bike sharing in cities across the United States, this fact is fascinating. Vox reports that 35 million bike share trips have…
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 tell…
