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Divorce
Divorce refers to the final termination and cancellation of a marital union, its legal duties and responsibilities, and the bonds of matrimony between the parties. It requires a legal process and may involve issues pertaining to spousal and child support, child custody, property distribution and division of debt.
876 Questions
Who did jenny McCarthy divorce?
McCarthy began dating actor/director John Mallory Asher in 1998 and as engaged to him in January 1999, was married to him by September of the same year. The couple had an autistic son named Evan Joseph in May of 2002. August 2005 McCarthy and Asher filed for divorce.
Did gino vannelli get a divorce or lose his wife?
Get divorced -- I'll get you your US citizenship back.
What was donnie swaggart's second wife's name and why did they divorce?
judy. They divorced because of the jezabel in the family
Can you sue your ex husband after divorce for hiding a property to you within marriage?
If the property was bought while you two were married and there is no prenuptials, then yes. Talk to a lawyer, you may have a case.
Why isn't child support deductible?
The short answer: Child support money essentially pays for personal expenses, and personal expenses aren’t tax deductible.
Here’s what the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says on its website:
Child support payments are neither deductible by the payer nor taxable to the recipient. When you calculate your gross income to see if you're required to file a tax return, don't include child support payments received.So, the IRS officially sees child support payments as non-income payments. They cannot be claimed by the recipient, but someone has to claim them, so the payer gets that burden.
If you’ve been sending a hefty portion of every paycheck to your ex-partner, that might seem unfair—after all, what benefit are you getting from the payments? Since your ex-partner is using your money, shouldn’t they have to declare it?
How the IRS Sees Child SupportTo understand the reasoning behind this portion of the tax law, think of it this way: You give your child $50 to buy some school supplies. That money is not tax deductible, as it’s a normal personal expense. You also can’t deduct the money you spend on your child’s food, clothing, or any of the other standard expenditures that come with parenthood.
When you pay child support, you’re essentially making the same type of payment, in the eyes of the IRS. You’re providing for your child, and in some cases, helping their primary custodian maintain a consistent quality of life.
The IRS sees this as a tax-neutral event, which also means that your ex-partner does not have to declare the child support payments as income. It’s as if you never left that living arrangement—you’re still supporting the household, you’re just not there.
What if you cannot claim your child as a dependent? Bad news: It’s still not a deduction. Per the IRS, the person who pays child support cannot deduct any portion of the child support, period. They must pay taxes on the entire amount.
However, if you’re also paying for your child’s healthcare and/or dental care, you may be able to deduct some of those expenses, thanks to a special rule for divorced or separated parents. You’ll have to claim them as an itemized deduction, which will prevent you from utilizing the standard deduction. You can take advantage of this, provided that all of the following are true:
- The child is in the custody of one or both parents for more than half the year.
- The child receives over half of their support during the year from their parents.
- The child's parents are (1) divorced or legally separated under a decree of divorce or separate maintenance, (2) are separated under a written separation agreement, or (3) live apart at all times during the last six months of the year.
If your child’s exemption is claimed under a multiple support agreement, this doesn’t apply, and you can only deduct expenses that you paid personally (not the part of the bill covered by insurance). Contact a tax professional to discuss your options. By the way, that’s generally a good idea if you’ve got any sort of complex tax issue.
Are alimony payments taxed the same way as child support?Many parents who pay child support also pay money directly to their spouses due to spousal support or alimony agreements. Is that money deductible for the payer?
Not anymore. Alimony payments and spousal support arrangements are taxable to the payer, provided that they were executed after Dec. 31, 2018. Prior to that point, alimony was deductible by the payer and taxable to the recipient, but changes to tax law negated this. New arrangements (and some arrangements that have been modified since Dec. 31, 2018) put the tax burden on the payer.
That helped to clear up some of the confusion surrounding child support—if you’re paying both child support and alimony, you’ve probably wondered why one was taxable and one wasn’t. After all, they’re coming from the same place (your paycheck) and going to the same place (your ex’s bank account). It doesn’t make much sense that one of those payments is a “neutral event" while the other one isn’t.
The good news is that tax law now agrees with you; the bad news is that the payer has to take care of the taxes. Again, if you’re making or receiving alimony payments, consult a tax professional or a qualified attorney.
Is schizophrenia a cause for divorce?
It can be. Sometimes when one partner in a marriage has a severe mental illness, the other feels overwhelmed, helpless, and even ashamed of the mentally ill spouse. Sometimes the mentally ill spouse refuses to take medication or cooperate with health-care professionals; in some cases he or she may behave in a bizarre or violent manner. In some cases the couple cannot afford proper in-home care. In any case, it's a sad thing when it happens, but sometimes severe mental illnesses or dementia in one partner can result in the end of the marriage.
Mental illness is difficult in the best of times, even with proper medication and help. Caretaking is difficult and people find it difficult to continue on with that life. As grounds for divorce, state laws vary, but in general the mental illness has to be declared incurable and the condition has to have lasted five years or more. Proof is difficult due to the need for expert opinion and the spouse will still end up having to support the ex.
What is a good cash settlement for a divorce?
A good cash settlement is one in which both parties are satisfied with the result and the settlement is equitable. If a house is owned the house could be sold and the money split in two, or, if one of the spouses is willing to let the other spouse stay in the house then he or she could give the other one cash for their half of the house.
Should you get a divorce before recovering from an affair?
No I think if they both want to work it out and the cheating spouse is remorseful then they should try to work it out.
Why did Karen carpenter get a divorce?
Tom Burris left Karen Carpenter on October 1981 and they never saw her alive again, although they did talk over the phone between 1981 and 1982. Phone conversations which left Karen crying while she was on the phone and for a while after they hung up.
As to the reason he left her, there are a lot of possible reasons, but, no outside person probably knows the real answer. Some possible reasons are: Karen was suffering from anorexia and it was too much for Burris to handle. He was having financial problems and he was not a very good at real estate development. They married in haste and they were not really meant for one another. She had a very busy work schedule and Burris wanted a stay at home wife. Burris Might have married Karen for her money. He was married before and his first marriage ended in divorce. After Karen died, almost all of her money went to her parents and her brother. A lot of Burris goods were repossessed after Karen died and he had to live with his 18 year old son.
When did Captain H. Keller divorce with Sarah E. Rosser?
they didn't divorce each other except she died of an unknown health problems
Why did johnathon and ginger bond divorce?
I am very close with Johnathan & Ginger both and will not disclose why they divorced. Johnathan did an article for SGN Scoops in July about the NEW Young Harmony. This is the email Johnathan sent out in November;
Hello everyone. I am so sorry to have to say this, but Ginger has filed for a divorce. This isn't something that I want, but she said that she feels this is what she needs to do for her. I still love her and ask that you please pray for both of us during this nightmare. I will continue doing what GOD has called me to do with Young Harmony, but ask that you please keep the group in your prayers, as well as watching the website for the new group information. This is a very hard transition in life and ministry and I certainly do appreciate your prayers and love during this time. I'm so thankful that, even in hard times, GOD's Still GOD!
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Johnathan Bond
Why would a person need a family divorce attorney?
A person might need a family divorce attorney for many reasons. A person would need to hire one if they were divorcing their spouse and have children with their soon to be ex-spouse. Another reason could be a person trying to write out prenuptial agreements with their spouse and need clarification on what can and can't be requested when it comes to children.
