It marks both the end of the holidays and the start of a new tax year, which can make it simpler to financially separate from ...

A separation agreement is a private contract between spouses who have separated or are about to separate. It typically addresses property division, spousal support (alimony), child custody, and child ...

Money stress can quietly reshape legal rights in marriage. When inherited funds are shared to “build trust,” they may become marital property—with major consequences in divorce.

Alan Feigenbaum discusses a recent Family Court case highlighting how vague “emancipation” provisions in separation agreements can lead to disputes over child support obligations when custody changes ...

In Private Letter Ruling 201707008 (released Feb. 17, 2017), the Internal Revenue Service ruled that a wife wouldn’t recognize gain or loss from her husband’s transfer of property to a trust for her ...

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When a marriage ends, emotions can run high, and decisions can feel overwhelming. A separation agreement is a vital tool that ...