There are a lot of tough decisions to make in situation when your marriage is failing including if/when to separate, if/when to file for divorce, how to handle child support and alimony, child living arrangements, and the division of property.  A very important decision tha t is often overlooked at this time (i.e. before a […]

History For obvious reasons the United States Treasury is interested in identifying individuals who have interests in foreign financial assets. In 1970 Congress enacted the Bank Secrecy Act which included requirements for filing an annual Foreign Bank and Financial Account (FBAR) report (originally known as Form TD F 90-22.1).  The Treasury Department created the Financial […]

If you are in a situation where divorce appears to be the only option, you should probably retain the services of a competent experienced family law attorney as early as possible to help guide you through the process and protect your interests. Just the same there are technically five distinct options for obtaining a divorce […]

Right after concern for the welfare of the children, the biggest concern during and after the divorce process generally relates to the fear of the unknown financial impact. During the divorce process, costs generally rise dramatically as the spouses often incur new outlays for legal and forensic representation, emotional counseling services, and separate housing. This […]