In December of 2017 the President signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Below are three ways the new tax law could impact your divorce or custody case. Prior to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act becoming law under certain circumstances alimony is tax deductible to the payor, and taxable to the recipient….
Here are 10 answers to frequently asked questions about how property and debt get divided by the court during a divorce in Washington, DC. Q1: What is an uncontested divorce? A1: An uncontested divorce is one where the two parties to the case have no contested issues to decide and are only asking the Court…
Divorce can turn into a long, emotionally and financially costly process. A few steps of preparation can pay dividends for you in the future. 1. Take a Close Look at Your Finances Start by preparing a financial statement. For the most part, in Washington, D.C., every asset obtained during the marriage is marital property, and…
In Washington, DC alimony is not automatic, and the court only awards support if ordering it would be “just and fair.” Need to speak with an attorney about defending against an alimony claim? To send a message Click Here then finish the article. Unlike some other jurisdictions Washington, DC does not rely on any set…
In order to obtain a divorce in the District of Columbia you must meet the District’s residency requirements and also qualify under one of the District’s two grounds for divorce. What are the residency requirements for divorce in the District of Columbia? The residency requirement states that either you or your spouse must have been…
A Washington, D.C. domestic relations case that is set for trial generally follow the schedule shown in the infograph above. There may also be some additional steps to the trial process if there are any motions filed that require hearings on those motions. Superior Court Judges will often suggest to parties that they attempt to…
When considering a divorce clients frequently want to know how a divorce will impact their assets. The District of Columbia follows a process known as “equitable division” to distribute assets following a divorce. This does not mean that the property will be divided equally, but rather it will be divided in a manner that the presiding…
Uncontested divorces offer the chance to obtain your divorce in an expedited fashion as opposed to a contested divorce where the process is significantly longer. In order to be eligible to file for an uncontested divorce you and your spouse must have come to an agreement on all property, debt, spousal support, and child custody…