When you have a child custody order for time-sharing, you may be confused as to what to do during the COVID-19 pandemic. Should you keep your children with you or let them have the court-ordered time with your former spouse? The simple answer is to let your children spend time with your former spouse as withholding visitation is violating the court order. We Both Agree to Suspend Time-Sharing. What Do We Need to Do? If you both agree to suspend…
Going through a divorce is hard enough already. When you throw in filing taxes as a separated or divorced couple, it can seem overwhelming. The first thing you and your former spouse need to do is determine your filing status. What is Your New Filing Status After Divorce? How does divorce affect taxes? It turns out in nearly every way possible. While your filing status probably remained unchanged and was automatic during your marriage, that is no longer the case.…
In light of the spreading coronavirus pandemic, Wall & Wall Attorneys at Law wants to do our part to contain its spread and to implement our government’s recommendations. We do this out of concern for the safety and health of our clients and hard-working staff. To protect everyone from any unnecessary risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19), future appointments can be conducted by telephone or videoconferencing. We can continue in-person appointments at our small, private law firm location which experiences limited…
Many people have the wrong idea about prenuptial agreements, thinking that they apply exclusively to settling the terms of a divorce. Because of this, there is a false notion floating around that prenuptial agreements are signs of cynicism surrounding a marriage. The truth is that the best prenuptial agreement sets the terms for the different conditions that may arise over the course of a marriage. It can actually provide a fantastic opportunity for a couple to have difficult conversations and…
Going through a divorce can be a complicated process; however, when someone is living with a spouse while going through a divorce, the situation can get messy. It is important for every spouse to understand the living arrangements during a divorce. There are tips that everyone can follow that can help people surviving to live together during divorce. Following this helpful advice can make a challenging process unfold as smoothly as possible. Place the Kids First in a Divorce Always…