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Mediating Your Alimony Agreement - Part 4
This week I'm writing a series of blog postings on mediating your alimony agreement. Yesterday I wrote about how alimony is supposed to...

Alan Jacobs
May 17, 20182 min read
Mediating Your Alimony Agreement - Part 3
This week I'm writing a series of blog postings on mediating your alimony agreement. Yesterday I wrote about how alimony is supposed to...

Alan Jacobs
May 16, 20182 min read
Mediating Your Alimony Agreement - Part 2
This week I'm writing a series of blog postings on mediating your alimony agreement. Yesterday I wrote about why former spouses...

Alan Jacobs
May 15, 20182 min read
Mediating Your Alimony Agreement - Part 1
This week I'm writing a series of blog postings on mediating your alimony agreement. Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a major...

Alan Jacobs
May 14, 20183 min read
Issues Specific to a "Grey Divorce"
Grey Divorce typically refers to older adults who, in their 50s, 60s and older, are divorcing their spouses. Research reveals that the...

Alan Jacobs
May 4, 20182 min read
Secrets a Divorce Lawyer Doesn’t Want You to Know
If you’re the one going through a divorce, your first instinct might be to turn to your divorce lawyer when questions come up. However,...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 22, 20182 min read
Hidden Surprises in the New Tax Law
Amidst the various changes in the new tax law is an almost unnoticed change in the tax brackets for different filing status'. The...

Alan Jacobs
Feb 27, 20181 min read
New Tax Law Significantly Impacts Couples Going Through Divorce
While much has been made of the changes to alimony, there are plenty of other changes that will impact the negotiation of divorce...

Alan Jacobs
Feb 22, 20182 min read
What Does the 2017 Tax Law Mean for Divorcing Couples?
In this excellent blog posting, Meredith Richardson interviews Financial Planner Jill Boynton on some of the impacts of the 2017 tax law...

Alan Jacobs
Feb 12, 20181 min read
What Should We Do With The House?
If you’re considering divorce, the first question for most couples is: “What should we do with the house?” The family home is usually the...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 24, 20181 min read
Alimony Payers Lose Tax Deduction In The New Tax Bill
The new tax plan eliminates the tax deduction for alimony payments. Under current law, alimony is deductible to the spouse making...

Alan Jacobs
Jan 16, 20181 min read
Same-Sex Divorce Complications
Two years after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages, some couples who decide to call it quits are discovering that...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 15, 20171 min read
College Strategies for Divorced Families
When the college-age children of divorced families begin their journey out of the nest and onto the quad, the best gift to give them is...

Alan Jacobs
Nov 14, 20171 min read
5 Financial Tips for a Smooth(er) Divorce
Divorce is stressful for numerous reasons, but one of the most palpable pain points has to do with finances. Whether you’re currently...

Alan Jacobs
Oct 25, 20171 min read
Changes in the 2017 MA Child Support Guidelines - Part 2
Every four years the Child Support Guidelines in Massachusetts are updated by a Task Force appointed by the Chief Justice of the Trial...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 25, 20171 min read
Changes in the 2017 MA Child Support Guidelines - Part 1
Every four years the Child Support Guidelines in Massachusetts are updated by a Task Force appointed by the Chief Justice of the Trial...

Alan Jacobs
Sep 22, 20172 min read
7 Practical Steps to a Strong Financial Future After Divorce
In this blog posting Sandra Banks offers seven practical steps to a strong financial future after divorce. These include: Consult a...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 7, 20171 min read
Reverse Mortgages and "Grey Divorce"
While divorces at any age create financial issues, older folks face unique challenges stemming from their shorter timelines. That’s...

Alan Jacobs
Jun 5, 20171 min read
Four Points You Should Know About Divorce and Taxes
Filing taxes is a reality that adults across the United States face each year. For many, it can feel like a painful task. However, filing...

Alan Jacobs
Apr 24, 20171 min read
Post-Divorce Checklist: Tasks To Complete
It is commonly believed that once a settlement is reached in a divorce case and the divorce decree is issued that the divorce case is...

Alan Jacobs
Mar 22, 20171 min read

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