| Tax Problems of Property Transfers by Unmarried Cohabitants |
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| The courts of many states no longer automatically reject a claim by one cohabitant to property accumulated during cohabitation but owned by the other cohabitant. Courts may also consider a claim by one cohabitant of entitlement to support payments from the other. Generally, such claims must be based on express or implied contract or on quasi-contract. The tax consequences of these transfers are obscure because there is no clearly relevant authority.More... |
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| Areas of Concern During Divorce Proceedings |
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| There are numerous questions that are raised during divorce proceedings. Whether the parties are represented by counsel or are representing themselves, numerous issues should be discussed. More... |
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| Cohabitation Agreements |
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| A cohabitation agreement is an understanding between two unmarried persons who live together as to how they have agreed to treat their individual assets and how they agree to manage, control, acquire and dispose of assets in the event the relationship terminates. The advantage of a cohabitation agreement is that, if properly drawn, it will reduce the stresses that would be involved if the cohabitation relationship terminates.
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| Types of Child Custody |
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| There are many types of child custody arrangements. The law uses certain terms to describe these arrangements. It is important for parents to understand these terms because they define the rights of the parents.
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| The Marital Home |
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| The marital residence is often the most valuable asset of the marriage. Sometimes, it is the only asset of the marriage. Thus, its classification for property distribution purposes is very important. More... |
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