On behalf of Scardina Law | Mar 5, 2020 | Divorce
Many people think of divorce as an issue that affects young people who married too quickly or too young, but modern statistics tell a different story. Divorce rates among younger adults, including Millennials, are relatively low, while divorce rates among older adults...
On behalf of Scardina Law | Jan 3, 2019 | Divorce
In the past, maintenance payments were tax deductible by the paying party and taxable income to the receiving party. Recent changes to the tax laws that went into effect on January 1, 2019 change this dramatically. The Shifting Maintenance Tax Burden Under the Tax...
On behalf of Scardina Law | Nov 18, 2018 | Child Custody, Divorce
A divorce can significantly change your life, and it continues to change afterwards. Change looks different for everyone, whether it means a promotion, a new job, a new house or even a new marriage. If your life continues to change, the court orders filed at the...
On behalf of Scardina Law | Oct 26, 2018 | Divorce, Family Law
People who suffer domestic violence at the hands of a spouse often pursue a divorce. What many victims of domestic violence do not know is that they can also sue their abuser in a civil lawsuit to obtain compensation for the abuse they have suffered and to hold their...
On behalf of Scardina Law | Oct 12, 2018 | Divorce
Successful marriages do not just require a sense of love and commitment. Both spouses should respect each other and attempt to gain a sense of understanding when they come to a rough spot. While couples that are seen constantly bickering do not appear like they will...
On behalf of Scardina Law | Sep 14, 2018 | Divorce
While there are many factors that can contribute to the breakdown of a marriage, there is one sign in particular that therapists and scientific research agree is number one in predicting that a divorce is eminent: hopelessness. When All Hope Dies, The Marriage May End...
On behalf of Scardina Law | Aug 11, 2018 | Divorce
One of the most important outcomes of a divorce is the division of marital property. However, a divorce can take months. In the meantime, there are costs that need to be covered. Some of these will be shared costs such as the mortgage on the family home. Others will...
On behalf of Scardina Law | Jul 15, 2018 | Divorce
Divorcing parents have a lot to think about, from child custody arrangements to child support payments. With everything else that needs to be addressed, it can be easy to overlook important details, such as the cost of a college education for your child. As this could...
On behalf of Scardina Law | May 13, 2018 | Divorce
Strong marriages are based on love, physical attraction, shared values, and emotional and intellectual compatibility, among other things. These are the marriages that are more likely to stand the test of time. However, some people get married not because they have...
On behalf of Scardina Law | Apr 15, 2018 | Divorce
The family home is a valuable asset. As part of a divorce, it will be subject to division. Ultimately, it may go to one spouse or it may be sold and the proceeds will be divided. However, reaching that point takes time. Until then, there is a more pressing matter that...
