On June 26, 2018, in a 5-4 decision the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the travel ban that President Trump issued on September 24, 2017, named Presidential Proclamation 9645, “Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry into the United States by Terrorists and other Public Safety Threats,” imposing travel restrictions on nationals from seven […]
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Alimony Tax Law Changes: The Rush to Finish Divorces
Many people have been discussing the new tax laws and their implications on divorce. Because they are so new, not all attorneys are familiar with the changes or understand their true implications. The most important change is the new tax laws eliminate the deduction for alimony payments required by post 2018 divorce agreements. This essentially […]
Prenuptial Agreements: The Balance Between Getting What You Want and Ensuring the Agreement is Enforceable
Many people when they decide they want a prenuptial agreement view it as a way to make sure they can get everything they want from a divorce before they marry. Often, we have couples come to us, where one of the soon to be spouses has already outlined an agreement providing they get everything if […]
