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How Do I Divorce Thee? (Another Site I Love)

Divorce mediation Rhode IslandLet me count the ways.  Financial, emotional, legal, physical.  This site addresses divorce from multiple perspectives.  Look at the array of articles – “When Divorce Happens Over Forty”, How Personality Disorders Drive (aggressive) Family Court Litigation” – this is not just about money and custody (which are expertly covered as well).  As divorce survivors, founders Lori and Kevin Grover understand the unique trauma divorce is to each spouse and child. Originally Divorce Resource Center of Rhode Island, RIDMC collaborates with professionals across the board to assist its clients (full disclosure: I am one.) And the site just gives stuff away –clean, comprehensive listings of local family courts. A concise summary of Rhode Island divorce laws — in English, not legalese. Who knew? As befits this approach, local attorney Jeanne LaPiana hosts a free legal seminar on divorce twice per month at RIDMC’s offices, in Cranston, Rhode Island.  Whether in business or divorce I like to think that a foundation of openness and collaboration can succeed.

 

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TAX TIPS FOR DIVORCING COUPLES

Tax Tips for Divorcing Couples peaceloveandbusinessplanning.com 

By Rich Streitfeld, CPA

Impoverishing One Impoverishes All

If at all possible try to think as an economic unit, at least until the divorce is final.  You are right, your spouse  is a louse– and you do need to have your financial needs met in a fair and equitable fashion.  However when one party tries to grab all the tax benefits at the expense of the other, all may lose out – less money for the kids, more money for the lawyers.   For instance if Sharon refuses to sign a joint return while the divorce is in process and Greg makes more money, she may save $500 but he may lose $5,000.  This may make Sharon happy, but may also make a settlement more elusive, drag out the proceedings and make it more difficult for Greg to provide for his share of any agreement.

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