Concern about the welfare of their children may be the only reason why some parents in California have not yet filed for divorce. People who are uncertain about whether getting a divorce is the right move for themselves and their children should take some time and carefully consider these important issues. Some parents may be inclined to stay in the…
Month: November 2017
Domestic violence programs should include immigrant outreach
Domestic violence is a serious and pervasive problem in California. Unfortunately, some immigrants who are victims may be fearful of reporting their abuse because of potential immigration problems. Others may not understand the legal system in the U.S. and may be isolated from their support systems. Domestic abusers often take advantage of these fears in order to perpetuate their acts…
Proposed Tax Reform will Impact Divorce in Carlsbad
How will the proposed tax reform impact divorce in Carlsbad? Spousal support, referred to as “alimony” by the IRS is presently deductible for the payor and taxible for the recipient. Child support is presently neither deductible for the payor nor taxible for the recipient. The tax impact of child support and spousal support is a significant consideration in the majority…