Sharing the wealth may take on a whole new meaning come the new year. As of Jan. 1, newly divorced Massachusetts residents will be experiencing alimony payments in a new way thanks to the federal government. The person making payments will no longer be entitled to a tax deduction while the person receiving the money won’t […]
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New laws coming in January to affect alimony payments
New tax laws will have an impact on divorce issues. Those laws will have a definite impact on alimony payments in Massachusetts. They take effect on Jan. 1, 2019. So those who are considering divorce should know that as of that time payers of alimony won’t be able to deduct those payments from their taxes and […]
Read MoreKeeping documentation of alimony payments could be helpful
Life between ex-spouses after divorce can sometimes be difficult or tense. This may be especially true if alimony payments are involved, as some divorced couples in Massachusetts may have noticed. There are many people across the country who have difficulty collecting their alimony payments and are forced to turn to the courts. However, there are times when […]
Read MoreJohn Schneider may be facing jail time for delinquent alimony
Many Massachusetts divorcees are familiar with support payments. Ex-spouses across the country are required to pay alimony each month. Some of these people, however, do not make their payments on time or at all in some cases. Even celebrities like John Schneider must face the consequences when they fail to make their alimony payments. The Dukes of Hazzard star and […]
Read MoreAlimony and changing gender roles
Marriage and divorce have changed significantly in recent years. This is partially due to how traditional gender roles have changed over time. In Massachusetts and across the country, it is becoming more common for women to be the family breadwinners. This has had an noticeable effect on divorce as well. More and more women are […]
Read MoreWill changes in alimony laws cause lengthier divorces?
Many people in Massachusetts may know someone who has gone through or is currently going through a divorce. Some of these divorces may have gone smoothly, but others might have been difficult and ended bitterly. Alimony is one of the many things that can cause difficulties during divorce proceedings. There are some who speculate that […]
Read MoreDivorce and alimony are changing
Divorce laws are in the process of changing across the nation. Massachusetts residents who have been considering divorce may have heard about these changes. The upcoming changes, particularly those being made to alimony, have the potential to make divorces even more stressful and messy than they are now. One of the major changes to alimony is how […]
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