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  • Estate Planning in 2017 and Beyond

    By Alexandra Smyser We all know that the new president has made sweeping changes in just his first two weeks in office. Republicans control the WH and both houses of congress for only the second time in modern history. I have had several jittery clients reach out to ask what kind of changes might be on the horizon for estate tax and gift tax. From the information we have been given from the new ...
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  • Liquidating Assets During Your Divorce

    When dividing assets during a Pasadena divorce, it’s important to be aware of the tax consequences of any asset liquidation. Judges and attorneys often discuss the value of assets before taxes, but the different tax liability associated with various types of assets can mean that what appears to be an equal division on paper is anything but. For example, liquidating your 401-k could create a large ...
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  • What Issues Can Complicate Your Divorce?

    People filing for divorce in Pasadena often make the mistake of thinking the only complicated divorce is one in which millions of dollars in marital assets are up for grabs. However, you don't have to be a millionaire to have a complicated divorce that requires the services of a skilled attorney. If you or your spouse is in the military, you need a divorce attorney with experience in military law. ...
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  • Writing Your Post-Divorce "To-Do" List

    Once your Pasadena divorce judgment is entered, you'll probably be eager to head out of the courtroom and get on with your life. However, there are still some important post-divorce steps that you will need to take. The following is a brief checklist of common tasks that often need to be completed after a divorce is finalized. Not all items may apply to you, but they should provide a starting ...
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  • Should I Get an International Divorce?

    If you're eager to be done with your marriage and move on with your life, the idea of a quickie international divorce might seem like an appealing alternative to filing for divorce in Pasadena. In order to obtain a divorce in California, one party in the marriage has to have resided in the state for at least six months and the county in which the proceeding is filed for at least three months. Once ...
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  • Special Issues to Consider During a Military Divorce

    Many people interested in a Pasadena divorce make the mistake of thinking that the process of ending a marriage is the same regardless of personal circumstances. This is simply not true, especially if you are going though a military divorce. Military families make great sacrifices to serve their country, and their relationships, sadly, are not always able to withstand the challenges of a career in ...
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  • What Alimony Records Do I Need to Keep?

    In a Pasadena divorce , a spouse can receive alimony if the courts determine that payments are necessary to help him or her become self supporting. Alimony is most often given if the spouse sacrificed his or her career to stay at home to raise the couple's children or otherwise supported the career of the higher earning spouse. While alimony can be a vital part of your post divorce financial ...
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  • How Much Child Support Is "Too Much?"

    According to Pasadena family law lawyers , it's a common misconception that child support is only supposed to cover a child's basic needs. The courts have consistently upheld the belief that both parents have a financial responsibility to their child after a divorce. However, what financial responsibility means is dependent upon the income of the parents. For parents with low incomes, support ...
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  • Laws Regarding Passports and Divorce

    Passports are a widely accepted form of identification, which is why parents should be aware of some of the rules surrounding passports and divorce in Pasadena . A child needs to have the permission of both parents in order to get a passport. If both parents can't be physically present when the child applies for the passport, a notarized letter from the absent parent is sufficient. The ...
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  • What Is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst?

    Obviously, a good Pasadena divorce lawyer is a necessity when you are ready to legally end your marriage. But there are a few other professionals who might be of use during this time in your life. One of these is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA). A CDFA is a financial planner who can help you evaluate both the short term and long term impact of any proposed divorce settlement. He or ...
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  • Divorce and Income Taxes

    In the rush to get their Pasadena divorce finalized, many people fail to think about the implications of divorce on their income tax obligations. However, it is a good idea to be informed of the ways divorce can potentially affect your tax liability so you're not caught off guard when it's time to file your return. If you're not legally divorced, you are not allowed to file your taxes as a single ...
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  • Post-Divorce Notifications You Should Make

    When you decide to file for divorce in Pasadena , your friends and family are usually the first ones you inform of your decision. But, there are actually several other people who you will need to notify of your divorce once all of the paperwork has been completed. If you haven't already done so, your employer will need to be notified that your divorce is final. Divorce can affect a number of ...
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  • Self Employment and Divorce

    A growing number of couples contemplating a Pasadena divorce are finding that divorce and self employment make for an interesting combination. The Internet has made it easier than ever for aspiring entrepreneurs to realize their dreams of self employment. Even people with regular full-time day jobs often have a source of secondary income from selling goods or services online. When a couple ...
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  • What Is Family Law?

    If you're considering filing for divorce, you might be wondering if you need the services of a Pasadena family law firm . Many divorce attorneys advertise themselves as family law lawyers. Family law is an area of practice that involves issues relating to the family structure. This includes everything from drafting a prenuptial agreement to preparing a divorce settlement. Family law can involve ...
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  • Texas Divided Over Simple Divorce Forms

    If you're filing for divorce in Pasadena , chances are you've found yourself wishing there was one easy form to fill out and the whole mess would be done. In Texas, such a form could very well become a reality. But not everybody in the Lone Star State thinks an easy divorce form is a great idea. Last Wednesday, the Supreme Court issued a letter to Texas State Bar president Bob Black, pushing the ...
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  • East Coast Embraces Alimony Reform

    If you're seeking divorce advice in Pasadena , you've probably been warned about the progressive alimony and custody laws in California. California has some of the tougher and more contemporary alimony policies in the United States. Other states, particularly on the East Coast, have had the same alimony laws since the 1950s. But it looks like all of that is beginning to change. Massachusetts, New ...
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  • The Dodgers Divorce Finally Reaches a Settlement

    Sports fans and divorce lawyers in Pasadena alike have been watching the contentious divorce of Dodgers owners Frank and Jamie McCourt rage on for nearly two years. In that time, we've seen the pair battle relentlessly over the team, which she says she's entitled to half of while he says he's the sole proprietor. After months of back and forth over which one of the spouses will end up with the ...
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  • Study Finds Couples on Government Assistance Experience Marital Woes

    An often-quoted hip hop song might have claimed "more money, more problems." But in the world of divorce, it's the lack of money that seems to cause the most problems. So divorce attorneys in Pasadena weren't surprised last week when a new study showed the correlation between couples on government financial assistance and divorce. Financially-strapped couples that receive government assistance, ...
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  • 17 Years Later, Divorcee Seeks to Nullify Divorce

    If you're seeking divorce advice in Pasadena , undoubtedly you've been told to act quickly and carefully so you can get on with your life. Jo-Ann DerManouelian of Rhode Island apparently never received that advice. DerManouelian is digging up her 17-year-old divorce; she's asked the court to throw out the 1994 divorce judgment. Now state officials have fired back, saying that DerManouelian's ...
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  • Schwarzenegger Could Face Criminal Charges

    Arnold Schwarzenegger might need to seek divorce advice in Pasadena while looking for a good criminal lawyer, too. New reports say that the former governator is being investigated by the California Attorney General. The state of California is looking into allegations that Schwarzenegger used tax payer dollars to cover up his numerous affairs. RadarOnline.com is reporting that the Office of the ...
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  • Cross-border Divorces Made Easier in European Union

    Divorce attorneys in Pasadena will find the divorce laws of the European Union interesting. One of the benefits of the European Union is that it allows people greater freedom of movement. These days, approximately 350,000 cross-border marriages occur each year. Someone from Lithuania might marry a Spaniard, or a British subject could marry a French citizen. Of course, cross-border marriages ...
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  • Divorce is Still a Hot Topic in Malta

    As difficult as seeking divorce in Pasadena is, at least divorce is legal here in the United States. In the small country of Malta, divorce is not an option. But as the country's European influence grows stronger and the its population grows, divorce has become a hot button issue for the Maltese. Malta for decades has been one of the few places on earth where divorce wasn't legal. The Catholic ...
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  • Is Divorce Harder on Women?

    If you're seeking divorce advice in Pasadena , it doesn't matter what sex you are. Male or female, divorce is filled with emotional extremes and financial stresses. New reports, however, suggest that the divorce process is tougher on women than it is on men. With childcare responsibilities and fewer financial resources, modern women of divorce are still faced with challenges that their male ...
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  • Educational Tracking of Students Case Takes Shape in Pennsylvania

    When it comes to the needs of children, family law attorneys in Pasadena take interest. No parent likes to have his or her child improperly tracked into lower-performing programs. In Pennsylvania, a district judge has set a trial date for a lawsuit alleging that special education and lower-level academic classes were being disproportionately filled with black students who had been subjected to ...
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  • Same-sex Divorce Issue Unsettled, Moving Through Texas Courts

    Divorce lawyers in Pasadena are familiar with the issues surrounding gay marriage in the United States. Now same-sex divorce is becoming an issue, as well. In the state of Texas, a same-sex couple cannot be legally married. But can a legally-married same-sex couple be granted a legal divorce? That question is not clearly answered at this stage. Currently in the United States, different states have ...
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