"We need to talk." That's the phrase that women need to embed in their minds when it comes to money issues. However, too many women still adhere to social taboos that make them uncomfortable confronting the men in their lives about money issues -- whether that man is...
Month: September 2017
Various factors go into alimony support orders
One of the factors that is present in some divorces, but not all, is the possibility of spousal support. There are many different considerations that go into the order for these payments. Whether you are the party requesting the support or the party who might have to...
The stages of emotions during divorce can cause conflict
Divorces have the potential to be incredibly conflicting. You may have trouble dealing with your spouse, even though you once loved each other. It's no secret that divorces are emotional, and for that reason, you need to learn how to manage those emotions during your...
How to ensure that your alimony payments are tax deductible
If you are going to be paying alimony as part of your divorce agreement, it's essential to understand how the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) views alimony and how you can make the most of the tax deduction you can receive for these payments. Alimony payments are...
Why do divorce filings increase in August?
If you and your spouse finally made the difficult decision to divorce after your summer vacation, you're not alone. Sociologists say that there are two peak months for divorce filings – August and March. These follow traditional summer and winter family vacation...