New Year Financial Planning
New Year Financial planning requires teamwork on so many levels, and finances take a lot of communication, trust and planning. One of the leading causes of divorce is a disconnect between couples on money issues. Whether you are in a strained place in your relationship or taking steps to make sure you don't get there, it's important to take a thorough look at your finances to make sure things are in order. In our most recent podcast, Getting Your Finances Together for the New Year and Beyond, Kate Reese, a divorce attorney serving Northern VA, had the chance to talk to Jamie Blum, a divorce financial consultant and litigation support manager with Councilor, Buchanan and Mitchell, a CPA firm. Kate and Jamie identified some key areas of financial organization and thought.
Topics: Divorce Law, Property Distribution5 Questions About Divorce & Estate Planning | Divorce Lawyer
Kate Reese and Andrea Weiss Bryk discuss estate planning and some of the reasons that a divorce in Virginia is a life change that should prompt preparation or review of your estate plan.
Topics: Choosing a Lawyer, Divorce Law, Property DistributionWhen Getting a Divorce, Don't Forget Your Taxes
When a major change occurs in the family, the IRS will take an interest. Getting a divorce has tax consequences that frequently come up as an issue. While there are many ways that taxes are impacted by a divorce, here are some of the most significant to keep in mind.
Topics: Divorce Law, Property DistributionSocial Security and Divorce
With every paycheck, a person pays into social security and they accrue the right to benefits upon retirement. For many, this is a critical resource to make ends meet later in life. When a married person reaches retirement age, social security will pay the higher of the individual’s own retirement benefit or up to one half of their spouse’s benefit. But what happens if the couple divorces?
Topics: Divorce Law, Property DistributionGetting an Uncontested Divorce in Virginia
In Virginia, married couples can obtain an "uncontested divorce" if they meet all of the prerequisites and follow the correct procedures. As a streamlined process that minimizes the time and expense of a divorce, an uncontested divorce is highly appealing.
Topics: Choosing a Lawyer, Divorce Law, Property DistributionWrapping Up Loose Ends After a Divorce
What comes next? Whether by trial or alternative dispute resolution, there comes a point when the final papers have been filed and the Judge has signed the Final Order of Divorce. Before breathing a sigh of relief that it’s over, the signing of the Final Order of Divorce may legally end the marriage, but it is not the last step. There are further steps that parties must take in order to wrap up the variety of loose ends.
Topics: Divorce Law, Property Distribution6 Reasons to Consider Mediating a Family Law Dispute
Mediation differs from litigation before a judge because the parties get to decide the outcome. A mediation is simply a negotiation between the disputing parties assisted by a trained, neutral go-between called a mediator. If you don't agree to settle, the dispute is not over, and the mediator can't decide otherwise. The mediator does not make decisions or provide legal advice. Instead, a mediator helps guide the parties to a mutually agreeable solution. In terms of self-determination, no one knows one's own family better than the family members themselves, so they have a better understanding of what works and what doesn't. For parties with a family law dispute, a number of ways make mediation a preferable approach to the problem.
Topics: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce Law, Mediation, Property Distribution5 Reasons to Work With an Attorney in Your Divorce
While it may seem obvious that you should hire a family law attorney in a divorce, some people think that the cost of the fees are too high. So, instead, they try to do it themselves. In truth, working with a good family law attorney will help make the divorce process go much more smoothly.
Topics: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce Law, Property DistributionHow Business-Owning Spouses Manipulate Income
What to Do If You Suspect Deception What Should an Attorney Do? 3 Actions If You Suspect Income Manipulation Discovery Leads to Justice
Topics: Divorce Law, Property Distribution
