Joint Returns: Spouses Are Guilty Until Proven Innocent
When you got married, you knew it was for "better or worse." But you might not know about laws that hold you responsible if your spouse cheats on a [...]
Answers to Your Questions about Marital Status and Tax Returns
When a couple ties the knot or gets divorced, taxes are probably not the first thing on their minds. But many decisions that couples make do affect their tax returns [...]
Five Commonly Asked Financial Questions During Divorce
Married people save money by sharing household expenses. But when divorce strikes, the couple's bills may suddenly double. You need to pay two electric bills, two mortgages and (hopefully) two [...]
Estate Planning in Divorce: Don’t Put It Off
Going through a divorce can be a traumatic experience — not to mention a time-consuming and expensive one. So it's no surprise that separating couples often overlook the impact of [...]
Six Tax Issues to Consider If You’re Getting Divorced
Divorce entails difficult personal issues, and taxes are probably the farthest thing from your mind. However, several tax concerns may need to be addressed to ensure that taxes are [...]