Law Firm of Virginia Geiss

It is something to consider that maintenance or spousal support is taxable to the recipient and deductible by the payee. Child support is neither taxable nor deductible.

Don't let people get nosy.

In general, everything acquired in marriage is marital property.

It is not uncommon for most Americans to have one or more active social media accounts these days, and if that is the case for you, using your social media account to vent about your divorce can be dangerous. Here are some tips to stay safe on social media during your divorce.

Bookkeeping can be a friend in the post-divorce years.

Mediation uses one neutral third party who can help you and your ex work together.

How to handle going through a divorce over the holidays.

Why does the valuation date for marital assets matter in divorce?

Divorce can tough when it’s an uneven financial match.

A child is is not the one being divorced when a family breaks up. Parents should work hard not to put child in the middle and force a child to choose sides, despite their feelings towards each other.

Decision making as to education, health and religion are important components of custody. Legal custody matters.

Get out the colored pencils, it's time to create a parenting plan!

Domestic violence may be an important factor in custody cases.

"What you say can and will be used against you" is a good lesson for divorce court too.

Custody cases are emotionally challenging, but a parent must always prepare his or her case to show that whatever their custodial plan, the plan is in the children's best interest.

Courts in New York take a tough stance on unpaid child support, recently approving harsher criminal sanctions.

True or False? Only men pay alimony in a divorce.