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Civil unions in Illinois are not without tax issues. The federal tax law does not allow joint returns to be filed by partners of a civil union. Read more
In Kaaa v. Kaaa, the Florida Supreme Court changed the way a court determines whether a non-owner spouse is entitled to a share in the non-marital property. Read more
If a certain level of elevation is typical of higher socioeconomic level custody litigants, the personality characteristics shouldn't be attributed to them. Read more
Home sweet home: When dealing with the principal residence, it is then a matter of understanding of the special tax benefits inuring to the marital home Read more
On one level, it’s fairly straight-forward to explain what a capitalization rate (cap rate) is – but on another level, it is rather complex, and the critical aspect of same is the developmen... Read more
If you wish to learn the art of divorce settlement negotiations, you should first access yourself for you cannot win without knowing your own limitations. Read more
Here are four different types of child-related tax credits that divorcing parents should understand before resolving custody issues. Read more
There are two common ways to avoid the 10% early withdrawal penalty associated with retirement plans. They should be leveraged as needed for clients. Read more
Before Dividing Hedge Fund Assets, family attorneys should understand any limitations on their clients’ rights to redeem shares — and how they are valued. Read more