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There is a difference between taxable spousal support and non-taxable one. There are no taxes if such payments are made voluntarily without a written order. Read more
What if an individual is entitled to deduct home office expenses for income tax purposes? Some insights and a hope that courts would dilate on the subject. Read more
By Steve Z. Ranot and James A. DeBresser: Lump sum and arrears support payments may or may not be taxable to the recipient and deductible to the payor depending on their nature. Read more
A taxpayer and a spouse are generally allowed one principal residence designation per each year of marriage between the two of them. Read more
The under-reporting of income not only decreases the spouse’s support obligations but also negatively impacts the value of the spouse’s business interests. Read more
Interview with Mike McCurley: Moving forward while still taking the time to pause, relax, and look back. Read more
Barbara Handschu has changed her practice from criminal law to family law, but she has never compromised on her passion to protect basic human rights. Read more
Thin again if you thought lawyers are only good at arguing cases. One family lawyer's refusal to give up on his fight for saving the planet. Read more
Tax-affecting the earnings of pass-through entities can have a profound effect upon valuation. Understand this specialized subject for better practice. Read more
Meld an enjoyable avocation with your quotidian work-life because mixing business and pleasure has its own benefits, says trial attorney Jeffrey L. Pollock. Read more