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“How Do The New Tax Law Changes Affect Spousal and Child Support?”

“How Do The New Tax Law Changes Affect Spousal and Child Support?” The new tax reform has made several changes which affect child and spousal support, including one prospective change that is scheduled for 2019. The main change is the with the new tax tables, income for most W2 wage earners has gone up a little bit. This means that guideline calculation for child support and temporary spousal...

“Does My Ex-Spouse Have A Right To The Business I Started Before We Were Married?”

“Does My Ex-Spouse Have A Right To The Business I Started Before We Were Married?” It is fairly common for one partner to bring a business with them into a marriage and continue to work in that business. Many times those grow over time, and in the divorce, the other spouse tries to claim a share. Is that possible? While the business remains separate property, the “community” does share in the...

“When Can You Appeal A Family Law Decision?”

“When Can You Appeal A Family Law Decision?” So you had a family law contested hearing or trial…and you lost on an issue that is very important to you. What next? Can you appeal the decision? An appeal must be based on one of two grounds: either the judge applied the wrong law or misapplied the correct law, or the judge exceeded his or her discretion to a degree that it is considered an abuse of...

“Why There Is So Much Anger In Family Law: The Fear Factor”

"Why There Is So Much Anger In Family Law: The Fear Factor" Getting through a contested family law matter can be very traumatic, psychologically speaking. It is not just emotional content of the case, but it is stress and anger. It can be hard to see clearly through the feelings and anxiety. Other times, you can see these factors working on your ex: angry and irrational behavior that does not...