Posts by tessieed

In many marriages, one spouse focuses more on a career while the other puts less emphasis on developing a vocation and more on building a secure life in the home. After several years, the partner who focuses on their career will generally be able to earn much more than the partner who sets aside work…

Divorce complicates everything for a while, including your taxes. If you are in the midst of a divorce or are filing your first tax return after your divorce was finalized, you’ll have to consider a number of different factors. Can You File a Joint Return? You may consider yourself a separate entity, but if your…

We are well into the new year, and while some people are making resolutions to get healthier, others may be contemplating divorce. In honor of January being national “Get Organized” Month, we offer a checklist that hopefully helps you prepare for the tasks ahead. It’s hard enough anticipating months of uncertainty. Whatever you can prepare…

December has been designated as “Stress-Free Family Holidays Month.” While it may seem impossible to combine the terms “stress-free,” “family,” and “holidays” all in the same sentence, it is possible to reduce your level of anxiety during the Holiday Season, even when you are going through something as traumatic as a divorce. Let Go of…

In an uncontested divorce, both parties agree on the important issues, including (but not limited to) division of marital assets, child custody, and spousal support/alimony. As a result, the process is usually straightforward, relatively inexpensive, and won’t involve any extended litigation. A contested divorce is different. The process is lengthier and more complex. When the…