Archive for April, 2010
Engagement Ring Fight
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on April 10, 2010
Posted on October 23, 2007 by John Steele
I read an article today about a NY couple who is going to court over a $48,000 engagement ring. Quite a bit of law about this, ironically. Rings are the only gift that are legally fairly easy for the man to get back. Most other gifts “in anticipation of marriage” usually stay with the woman. Read the rest of this entry »
Spousal Maintenance is Gender Neutral
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on April 7, 2010
Posted on October 22, 2007 by John Steele
I read a funny article (funny for an attorney, I guess) about how women are surprised to have to pay support to less well off husbands:
Women Increasingly Paying Alimony Read the rest of this entry »
Trivia Question
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on April 6, 2010
Posted on October 10, 2007 by John Steele
Here is a question: What do you think is more expensive, paying an attorney to draft a prenuptial agreement, or paying that lawyer to fight for your property during a two-year divorce case (in Cook County, add 1-3 years)? Read the rest of this entry »
Taxes and Divorce – What a Combo!
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on April 3, 2010
Posted on October 2, 2007 by John Steele
Here is an article talking about how you may be liable for filings you didn’t even understand:
Taxes and Divorce
Here is the scenario, one partner, lets call the person “Pat,” files the joint tax return, instructing their partner, lets call the person “Morgan,” to sign on the dotted line while rushing out the door on April 15th. Read the rest of this entry »
To Stay Married or Not
Posted by Kelly Thames in - Articles on April 1, 2010
Posted on September 20, 2007 by John Steele
Article by “Divorce Magazine” that I found interesting and have long believed.
The old adage that couples should stay together for the sake of the kids is silly. Children flourish with the least amount of stress, fighting, and upheaval. While having two parents live in seperate homes is upheaval, at least you’re not giving them a daily dose of stress as to when the next round of fighting will break out. Read the rest of this entry »
Recent Comments