For 70 years, spousal support, also known as alimony, was taxed a certain way. For the payee, it was taxable income. For the payor, it was deductible. As of January 1st, 2019, all of that has changed thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Spousal support payments are no longer deductible for the payor, […]
There is nothing easy about asking your spouse for a divorce. There’s a good chance this is the most difficult conversation you will ever have. However, there are steps you can take to make it easier to ask for a divorce. Even if you only “take the edge off,” it’s better than heading into the […]
Let’s face it. We’re in the “Facebook divorce” era. Yes, that’s a real term. It refers to the number of marriages that have broken up because of information that spouses have seen about their partner on social media sites. Social media is fun for Pennsylvanians when it comes to seeing photos of a friend’s baby […]
Adoption can have a major impact on your family and the child or children you bring into your home. As someone who wants to grow your family, going through the adoption process may seem daunting but important in your life. In Pennsylvania, you’ll likely work with the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN). This agency […]
Car accidents are some of the most shocking incidents that can happen in people’s lives, and they are responsible for many serious injuries and deaths. After a crash, it’s not just your own injuries that you likely have to deal with. You’ll also have to deal with bills from your resulting medical care, problems working […]
When children are young, you may not think that there is much you need to tell them about a divorce or separation. However, even young children can tell when something in the home is changing. Whether it’s alterations to the routine or seeing a parent less often, it can make your child act out or […]
A car accident can happen in seconds — and they’re absolutely terrifying to most people. Once the initial shock is over, confusion usually sets in simply because most people aren’t in car accidents often enough to know exactly what they should do in the aftermath. If you’re unsure how to handle yourself after a car […]
When drivers speed and drive recklessly, they put the lives of others in danger. Their careless actions can lead to car accidents that have a tragic outcome. In a recent case in central Pennsylvania, a driver’s recklessness was so egregious that it has led to a lengthy list of criminal charges, including third-degree murder and […]
Ending a marriage is difficult in so many ways. It can cause emotional and mental stress on the two spouses as well as any children of the marriage. Because of the often-extreme emotions that often come with a divorce, it is easy to make mistakes that could haunt you for a long time. Although no […]
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