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Women may still need alimony more than men today
Regardless of your financial status when you were married, getting a divorce can present a hardship. The prospect of a lengthy, contentious divorce, going from a two-income household to being the sole source of income and raising young children are just a few of the challenges newly divorced people face, especially women.
What is the role of a postnuptial agreement?
Most California residents know someone with a prenuptial agreement, or is at least familiar with the concept. These agreements allow a couple to make important economic decisions before entering into marriage.
Can I still take a tax deduction for my spousal support payments?
Tax day is nearly here, both nationwide and in California. With all the rumors floating around about the alimony deduction, you may be uncertain about whether or not you can still deduct your spousal support payments from your federal income tax.
Mediation, an alternative divorce process
If you are preparing to divorce, you have probably been given a lot of unsolicited advice from well-meaning friends and family. Most divorced couples have gone through a process which is combative, frustrating, and ultimately emotionally damaging.
Understanding collaborative divorce
At the Law Offices of Diane J.N. Morin INC. in California, we know that many of our clients are looking for a more amicable, cooperative and less stressful way to obtain a divorce than that offered by the traditional litigation process.
Hastily presented prenuptial agreements may not hold up in court
Whether or not you consider yourself wealthy, you likely have some personal assets that you’d like to protect if you ever get divorced. Young Americans are waiting longer to get married, which means they are often more financially secure going into the relationship.
