Divorce
Following legal separation or divorce some people may not realize the changes in tax filing that are ahead. There is more to deal with beyond who gets what deductions; the array of issues you need to address is quite extensive. Filing Status Rules One’s filing status is based on whether they were married on January…
If you’ve been thinking about telling your spouse that you want a divorce but just can’t decide if you’re ready to take the leap, it may be worthwhile to do some guided reflection. Mental health worker Mandy Kloppers has developed a series of questions that can help you make the right move for you. Queries…
Since election day last November, there’s been a marked increase in enquiries into divorce across the country. It seems that couples who voted differently had such strong feelings about a spouse that supported the “wrong” candidate found it impossible to achieve or maintain a contented relationship. What’s behind the increase in divorce filings? Cutting Ties …
When couples go through severe stress due to tragedy, they often struggle to remain grounded and connected. It might be a natural disaster that destroys everything they own, having a child die in a horrible accident, or being diagnosed with a life-changing condition—these and other events may cause spouses to wrestle with feelings of depression,…
As though divorce itself isn’t bad enough, some people discover they have an ex who has destroyed their credit rating once the final papers are signed. It could mean they no longer qualify for loans. You can avoid that fate by taking financial matters into your own hands. Organize Your Finances While it’s always important…
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Hasson D. Barnes
Attorney Hasson Barnes practices in various areas of Civil and Criminal litigation, including but not limited to, Criminal Defense, Real Estate and Landlord/Tenant matters, Family Law, Guardianship and Child in Need of Assistance (CINA) proceedings. Attorney Barnes also assists business clients with entity formation, contract negotiations and risk assessment.