Divorce: A New Year’s Resolution?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/aLblOS4GT4cJanuary is traditionally a time for new beginnings. Many people set New Year’s Resolutions for themselves, and they begin to turn over new leaves in their lives. During these new beginnings, January is also the time we see the most new divorce filings. If you have been contemplating the idea of divorcing your significant other, […]
How Do You Determine Your Filing Status for Income Taxes?
By: Brandi Morgan, CPA It is very important to select the correct filing status as this will impact the amount of your standard deduction and your tax rate. You may fall into more than one category, so you should choose the one the produces the lowest overall tax. An individual may be single, a surviving […]
What is Mediation?
https://youtu.be/KZ2in50ljdE What is Mediation? Mediation is a method of alternative dispute resolution where a third party neutral, typically a lawyer, facilitates a settlement agreement in your case. Mediation is confidential and mediators are impartial. The mediator does not “decide” or “rule” on the outcome; the mediator’s role is assisting in identifying issues, facilitating communication, focusing […]
Talking With Your Children About Divorce
Divorce can be a difficult situation for all parties involved, especially the children. Many children are confused about the situation and do not understand why their parents are separating. Although this can be difficult, talking with children is a crucial part of the puzzle when you are dealing with a divorce. Parents often put off […]
Making Blended Families Work During the Holidays
After going through a divorce or re-marriage, many changes can take place. Making things work for a new blended family does come with tests, but they do not have to be difficult. With the holiday closing in a blended family may run into a few challenges. These challenges can be countless, but they do not […]
What is Mediation?
When it comes to getting a divorce not everything has to be a knock-down, drawn-out affair for both parties. Divorce mediation can help avoid court and resolve numerous questions. Mediation is one of the most frequently used methods of alternative dispute resolution when it comes to negotiating a divorce settlement. Here are a few facts […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence is an issue that knows no racial, cultural, gender or socioeconomic boundaries. Chances are, we all know someone whose life has been effected by domestic violence. In October 1987, the first Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. That same year marks the initiation of the first national domestic violence toll-free hotline. The purpose […]
Client Review: Customer Service, Quality, Timeliness
Client Review: Customer Service, Quality, Timeliness I am glad I switched my counsel to Ms. Baxter and have a strong conviction that she will fight to get me the desired judgement. My visit today was very reassuring and at this first visit, I can already tell that she will definitely fight for me.
Social Media Do’s and Don’ts
In the world today there are countless means of communication with others. Thanks to social media websites the world is more connected than ever. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Snapchat and more we are able to reconnect with your first love, childhood best friend, or college buddy. Unfortunately, with social media websites people […]
Divorce and the Family Business
Divorce and the Family Business: What happens to the Family Business when you get divorced? The business you and your spouse co-founded and run together is thriving. Your marriage? That’s another matter. Many people put off filing in situations like this because they fear that it will soon mean the end of the company. It […]