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In this 3-part series, we discuss how to talk to your children about your Divorce Divorce can be extremely destabilizing for the whole family: parents, children, and even extended family and friends. While parents are faced with the difficulty of making the decision and working through it, children are at the receiving end of a decision they didn’t have any part in making or causing, and which will substantially change their life. Communicating with your children …

The Holidays are tough on recently Divorced families, and Thanksgiving is no exception. For years your family probably had the same traditions. Maybe you always went to your in-laws for Thanksgiving, or maybe you and your ex were in charge of hosting guests every year. Maybe you always made plans to go out of town with your ex. But, now that you’re divorced, those traditions are undoubtedly going to change, and you’re probably disappointed. You’re also probably worried about how your …

It seems like a strange concept, thinking of the best parts of being Divorced during the Holidays. You’re probably thinking right now, What could be great about being Divorced during the happiest time of the year? Divorce is usually a difficult and frustrating process that appears to have pretty much no benefit. And when you think about the Holidays, you probably think of many memories with your ex, their side of the family, and your kids. Yeah, …

Q.   Why did Congress revoke the tax deduction for taxpayers who dutifully pay Spousal Support?   A.  To get more tax dollars. A little-discussed section of the tax reform bill passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump last December changed the 75 year old tax code that allowed the person who pays alimony (spousal support) to deduct those payments from their gross taxable income, and required the person who receives the alimony …