Post Election Income Tax Planning for Divorce

By Justin A. Reckers CFP®, CDFA™, AIF® Managing Director, Pacific Divorce Management We now have a bit more clarity about the future income tax landscape in the United States and the State of California specifically. Here is what I know. In 2013 the 0.9% Medicare surtax kicks in on taxable income over $200K for single…

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Court cutbacks Nov. 5 could cause significant legal, ethical challenges in divorce, custody, support matters

November 5, 2012 Contact: Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR / (619) 997-2495 or gayle@falconvalleygroup.com Clients urged to consider collaborative divorce or mediation as alternatives (SAN DIEGO) – With California’s court system facing significant budget cutbacks, as of Monday, November 5, official court reporters will no longer be provided in family law civil matters, including most divorce,…

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Wisconsin declares week of November 4 – 10 “Family Is Forever Week”

Governor Scott Walker proclaimed November 4-10 as Family is Forever-Children and Divorce Awareness Week in Wisconsin in order to bring attention to the impact of litigated divorce upon children. The Governor also recognized the work of the Collaborative Family Law Council of Wisconsin (CFLCW) and its efforts to mitigate the effect upon children through the…

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Financial Infidelity Can Lead To Divorce: Important Questions to Ask

“Keeping secrets about your financial past and your spending habits can do as much damage to your relationship as having an affair.” Justin Reckers, CFP, of Pacific Divorce Management and CFLG San Diego member, was recently interviewed by CNNMoney.com about the effects of financial infidelity on a marriage. Justin lists some red flags and some important…

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A Legal Separation Is Not As Simple As Just Leaving The House

Moving out of the family residence may seem good enough to be considered separated, but it can end up being a costly mistake. Family law attorney and CFLG San Diego member Julia M. Garwood, CFLS, of Garwood Family Law has produced a helpful video presentation explaining why establishing a legal separation date protects you, whether…

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Domestic Violence Murders Increasing; Learn How To Protect Yourself

In her column for Communities at Washington Times, CFLG San Diego member Myra Chack Fleischer, family law attorney, reports on a San Diego murder case in which a man killed his former girlfriend when she broke off the relationship. Domestic violence murders are up this year in many American cities. Many are triggered by a…

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U-T TV Interview: Dr. Robert Simon on New Law Prohibiting Gay Aversion Therapy in California

CFLG San Diego member and psychologist Dr. Robert Simon talks with U-T TV afternoon host Taylor Baldwin about legislation recently signed into California law by Governor Jerry Brown prohibiting so-called “gay aversion therapy” for minors. Dr. Simon explains why this therapy is ineffective and should not be used by mental health professionals. See Dr. Simon’s…

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