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Same Sex Marriage Rights Cases Addressed by Supreme Court

Same Sex Marriage Rights Cases Addressed by Supreme Court
Same Sex Marriage Rights are to be addressed, in four cases, by Supreme Court. More guidance and potential legal changes regarding same sex marriage is back in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2013, the Supreme Court decision (Windsor case) struck down the federal law, known as DOMA (Defense of Marriage Act) which…
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Tax Planning in a Massachusetts Divorce

Tax Planning in a Massachusetts Divorce
The beginning of the year is when many think about taxes, but failing to consider tax consequences while negotiating a divorce settlement can be costly. What is involved in Tax Planning in a Massachusetts Divorce? Alimony and Child Support Alimony is deductible to the spouse who pays it, however, the IRS considers it income for…
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Tax Consequences in Divorce: Child Support v. Alimony

Tax Consequences in Divorce: Child Support v. Alimony
Now that the holidays are over, we are all starting to think about filing our 2014 income tax returns.  Before filing your returns, it is important to communicate with your accountant regarding certain Probate and Family Court orders that may impact your filing.  There are Tax Consequences in Divorce. For instance, you should be sure…
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New Years Resolution: Get Involved in Your Finances

New Years Resolution: Get Involved in Your Finances
It is never too late or too early to become more educated  about your finances.  If you are or may become involved in a divorce, you will be required to fill out a financial statement.  The financial statement is the most important document filed in any divorce matter for a number of reasons: it reflects…
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