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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements are Prudent Planning, Not Reason for Suspicion
Tags: litigation, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements Author: Michael P. HodesI have always thought about pre- and postnuptial agreements the same way I think about insurance: I hope I do not have to use it, but I am glad to know it is there in case I do. For newly engaged couples, there are few topics less romantic than a prenuptial agreement. It can be Read More
Best Practices for Young Professionals Combining Their Finances
Tags: Financial Protection, marital property, Marriage Author: Jordan E. WhitakerFor young couples planning to marry, one of the first practical considerations is how they will bring their finances together. Money is often at the root of many marital problems when we counsel people seeking a divorce. Nobody preparing to tie the knot is simultaneously planning how to divide assets when a marriage unravels. However, Read More
Opioid Epidemic Forces More Grandparents to Seek Custody of Their Grandchildren
Tags: child custody, Opioid Epidemic Author: Kimberli C. WithrowAs the opioid crisis increasingly devastates individuals, families and communities across the nation, attention is now being turned to grandparents and other relatives who are stepping in to seek custody of children in households shattered by this drug epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention, almost 400,000 people died from Read More
Tax provisions dismantling alimony deduction demand new prenuptial planning
Author: Tax provisions dismantling alimony deduction demand new prenuptial planningAlimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, has undergone a major change when it comes to the new tax law. Spouses need to be aware of the new tax provisions and how it affects the money they will pay or receive, depending on whether they are providing or receiving alimony. Previously, alimony was taxable Read More
Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle Wraps Up an Exciting Year of Growth
Tags: divorce lawyer in Georgia, family law in Atlanta Author: BCNTR2017 has been an eventful year for Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggle with exciting additions to our family law practice. In January, we opened a new office in Gwinnett County. Boyd Collar Nolen & Tuggleis the first full-service family law firm in Gwinnett and is equipped to handle any legal issue, including complex litigation and Read More