When a service member or expeditionary civilian has children, it is essential for the member or civilian to have a contingent plan in place should they be deployed for service. The Department of Defense has had a policy in place since 1992 that requires an active...
Month: July 2020
Landlords and Tenants Beware
Landlords and Tenants Beware of Dangers When a Lease Ends Security Deposits are a Source of Many Lawsuits Upon the termination of a lease agreement for residential real estate, a tenant is required to return the rental property to the landlord "in a clean and...
Military Benefits and Their Potential Effects on Child Support Calculations
Military Benefits and Their Potential Effects on Child Support Calculations Pursuant to the Child Support Guidelines, benefits that reduce living expenses generally should be included in a party's gross income. For this reason, special care should be...
Before You Finalize Your Divorce Consider the Tax Consequences
END OF YEAR DIVORCE PLANNING Do you have a divorce pending as a lawyer or a party? If your divorce is eligible to be final before the end of the year do not forget to consider the income tax implications of the date of the divorce. Also, remember that courts may not...