Alan Jacobs
I Don't Have to Continue to Pay Alimony If I Lose My Job, Do I?
In every divorce mediation, the payor of alimony is afraid of becoming unable to meet their obligation. This is invariably based on a...
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Alan Jacobs
- Aug 13, 2019
- 3 min
Can We Use Divorce Mediation to Handle That?
Mediation can handle any of the issues that might come up in your divorce. The only difference between addressing these issues through...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jul 30, 2019
- 2 min
Premarital Cohabitation and Alimony
Although common law marriage is not legal in Massachusetts, it is important to recognize that Massachusetts courts often consider...
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Alan Jacobs
- Mar 19, 2019
- 2 min
Alimony After the 2017 Tax Code Changes
One of the givens for divorcing couples in the United States has always been the alimony is deducted from the payor’s income and...
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Alan Jacobs
- Feb 12, 2019
- 1 min
The Need for Budgets in Divorce Mediation
Budget preparation, even in the best of times, is not exactly an enjoyable task that people look forward to. Yet, it’s something that is...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jul 31, 2018
- 2 min
Should You Get a Divorce Now or Later?
As I've written previously, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) that took effect in January has added a new urgency for wealthy...
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Alan Jacobs
- Jul 16, 2018
- 4 min
The New Tax Code’s Impact on Divorce
Divorces are difficult, but add to them the stress of trying to understand tax law, and the road ahead looks even darker. One bright spot...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 17, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 16, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 15, 2018
- 2 min
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...
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Alan Jacobs
- May 14, 2018
- 3 min
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...
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