The issue no one thinks about in Divorce…….. Taxes!

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

Orginally posted on the Lasky Law firm website this article offer very important information  from an experienced Divorce Attorney in Jacksonville, FL.

When most people think about divorce, they think of the hassles and headaches associated with making child custody arrangements, splitting marital property and setting up two separate households. Most divorcing parties do not consider the tax consequences or what impact the divorce will have on each party.

Since 2010 is the first year that the divorce rate rose since the economic downturn began in late 2007, these considerations will be important to more people than ever before. In May of 2011, the U.S. Census Bureau issued a report noting that about 21 percent of men and 22 percent of women have divorced in their lifetimes, meaning that the tax issues arising from divorce are well-documented.

Marital Status on the Tax Return

A basic change to a divorced party’s tax return after divorce is the filing status. Whether filing as married for a specific tax year depends on the date of the entry of the divorce. When married filing jointly is no longer an option, divorcing parties must decide whether to file as single or head of household. The filing status is important for a number of reasons, including complications that can arise when the marital home is sold as part of the divorce proceedings. It is important to consult with an accountant or other tax specialist to ensure that all tax decisions are made timely and correctly.

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What happens to Tricare benefits during a divorce?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

A Navy Wife recently posted the below message in the Military Times. This situation can occur more frequenty than you think. Anyone in this situation should read the rsponse as well. It is often the case that military spouses and former military spouses are uncertaon about the benefits to which they are entitled.  It is alway a good idea to consult with and expereinced military divorce lawyer during this type of situation. An attorney with the proper experience can explain your righst and benefits. 

“I’m a Navy wife going through a divorce and I recently had to get my appendix taken out. I thought I was still covered until the divorce was final, but I just got an $11,000 bill for the surgery. When I reached my husband, he said he took me off his Tricare. Can he do that? And what can I do about this bill?

Your husband does not have the legal authority to cancel your Tricare eligibility. Tricare benefits flow directly to the beneficiary; the military sponsor has no control over it. You will be eligible for Tricare until midnight of the day your divorce is final. Also, Tricare will not allow him any access to information about your Tricare claims or medical care. You are protected by the Privacy Act. The provider of your medical care should file a Tricare claim for his bill. If he will not do that, you should do it yourself. You can find detailed instructions at www.tricare.mil/claims. Remember that the only thing that matters is that you were covered at the time the service was rendered; after your divorce is final, you still have a year from the date the service was rendered to file claims.”

If you are in the Navy or a navy spouse in North Florida it may be worth your time to contact a Jacksonville military divorce lawyer to learn about your benefits

View the original post here: http://militarytimes.com/blogs/tricarehelp/2011/09/19/getting-a-divorce-and-just-got-huge-surgery-bill-arent-i-still-covered/

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California Military Divorce Lawyers

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

We have had numberous resquests for attorneys that have experience in the military or have represented an extensive number of military families in the Southern California area. One firm that we have dealt with in the past is Stetner and Morris form Glendora, CA. Attorney Morris has a great dealf experience in military divorce matters and represents members of the military family throughout the southern california region including members and their families in Orange County Military Divorce, Los Angeles Military Divorce,  Riverside military divorce and San Bernardino Military divorce matters.

Your California Military Legal Needs Are Different

Due to deployment and the transient nature of the military lifestyle, when a service member or their spouse have family legal matters it is important to speak to an attorney well versed in the intricacies of how military life and rules affect domestic relations law. While your family law matters will be handled in a civilian state court it is important to understand how a civilian legal decision an have a life long impact on military benefits. While there may be many experienced and skilled attorneys in your area you owe it to yourself to at least speak with a California military lawyer like Charles Morris who understands the unique demands that military families face.

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Divorce and Foreclosure Issues

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

Years ago when a married couple was getting divorced there was a big fight over who gets the family home. Other than child custody and support issues, the family home was probably the most hotly contested issue in a divorce.

With the housing and foreclosure crisis showing no signs of slowing down the family home is still an issue in a divorce but it has been turned on its’ head. Rather than fighting over who “Gets” the marital home  the new fight is who gets “stuck” with it.

A high percentage of homes these days are underwater, meaning that the home owners owe more on their mortgage than the homes are worth. At this point the home is now a liability. People facing foreclosure and seeking a divorce should speak to attorneys in both fields or a lawyer that can handle both aspects of you legal situation. If you are facing a divorce and have foreclosure issues you should contact an attorney in our network or an attorney in your home state.

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Helping A friend find a divorce lawyer

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 2

even if you have never been divorced yourself you can help family and friends facing the dissolution of their marriage. If that friend or family member is in the armed services they may face additional issues. A lot of things about the military are different from that of the civilian legal process. It is important to know that a military divorce different. If you are trying to help a friend or family member find an attorney, it will be worth your time to do some research on possible attorneys first. A good source of information is a law firm website and also please check the website of their states bar association as well. Most lawyers websites will tell you about their experience and appraoch and the bar association will et you know if they are in good standing to represent you.

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Consulting an experienced lawyer in Military Divorce

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

In matters of military legal issues it is important to consult to a lawyer who is well versed in all aspects of military life and how they differ especially in terms of military divorce. It may be possible in some cases to get a higher percentage of spousal support if a military member is involved and it is important to examine the difference between which aspects are considered to be temporary and which are considered to be permanent. There will be many experienced and skilled civil lawyers in your area, but many won’t be so familiar with the unique apects of familes who are involved in the military, so it cannot be stated how important it is so make sure you are speaking to the right people. It is crucial to understand how a civilian legal decision can and will have a life long impact on military pensions and survivor benefits. The best opportunity to undesrtand this situation is to hire experienced military attorneys.

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Family Law Mediation in North Florida

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

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Kathryn S. Robbie, is a Jacksonville Florida attorney trained and certified as a professional mediator.

A great aspect about divorce and/or family law mediation that is compelling for parties is the fact that it is far less expensive to mediate a divorce or dispute over paternity, relocation, child support, custody, time-sharing and/or alimony issues than it is to litigate a contested case in court. For more information on the financial benefits of divorce and family law mediation, please visit our page on divorce mediation facts and costs. Mediation is an extra-judicial process that requires the parties to act in good faith and with a cooperative spirit toward the common goal of achieving resolution on all issues involved with their divorce or family law issue. Settling divorce and family law matters does not have to be a painful, litigious or expensive process. Our firm is highly committed to resolving disputes professionally, amicably and economically. If you have a divorce, paternity, alimony, relocation, custody, time-sharing or child support case that needs resolution through mediatio

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Divorce in the Military

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

 The concept of military divorce is relatively new, but it is something that happens more frequently these days. In nearly all cases, military divorce is going to be a challenge for the parties, but it must go on. If you or someone you love is involved in a military divorce currently, then you need to think about getting them some help and counseling. In the case of a military divorce, that person will need both some legal representation and some legal advice, as well as some counseling to help make sure that they are in good spirits and that they will continue on healthy in all that they do. You want to make sure that in the case of a military divorce no one gets hurt as much as possible, and that all sides can agree to split amicably, especially if there are children and custody issues involved in the process of a military divorce.

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Some Reasons for Divorce in the Military

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

There are reasons, many reasons in fact, that the concept of military divorce and its rates in the military are growing. There are several key reasons. First of all, military divorce happens more often because more and more people are figuring out that our soldiers and sailors are spending longer times overseas. Additionally, many that are deployed are reservists and have to take time away from their other job. This places additional financial stress on military families. Second, with longer deployments the spouse back home can often find themselves seeking the comfort of a local companion. If they are married, then, quite obviously, they are not having sex with their spouse who is back at home or deployed overseas. This happens as they are home while their husband or wife is away for long tours of duty. Many men and women back home or deployed overseas do not want to stand for this, and so they seek a military divorce from a qualified attorney.

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Miltary Attorneys Online – New Service

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Administrator | Permalink 0

A new online web service for members of the military family is geared at helping active duty service members, retirees, veterans and their families find experienced military civilian lawyers. With the US military invloved on multiple fronts around the globe the stresses on military members and their families have increased dramatically over the last few years.

These increased stresses include numerous legal issues. From military divorce to discharge upgrade issues this new service aims to match lawyers with members of the military family that need their specific type of legal kelp.

The new service identifies 5 distinct areas of the law where experience with the special circumstances of the military are required. The categories are Military Law, Military Family Law, Injury Claims, Veterans’ Benefits and Military Records.

The new online service can be found at Military Attorneys Online

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