Legal Articles, General Practice

When Can I Deduct Alimony on my Federal Tax Return?

When divorce occurs, one ex-spouse is often obligated to make continuing payments to the other spouse. However for the payments to be deducted by the payer, they must meet the tax-law definition of alimony.

What Is A Marital Asset in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania is an equitable distribution state when it comes to splitting up marital assets in a divorce. Equitable distribution does not mean a 50-50 split but, rather, it mandates a fair division of marital property.

Chapter 12 bankruptcy basics

Chapter 12 bankruptcy is utilized by farmers and fisherman

Tax benefits of an LLC

Tax benefits of an LLC.

Limiting Liability for farms by using an LLC

Farms and businesses can limit their liability by using a Limited Liability Company.

History of the Limited Liability Company

The history of the LLC is very interesting.

Farm Divorce

Farm Divorce can devastate a farm. Special steps will need to be taken to keep the farm intact during a divorce.

Unique Factors in Litigating the Tanker Truck Rollover Case

Tanker truck rollover accidents involve some unique issues from other 18 wheeler accidents. Truck accident lawyers need to be familiar with these nuances when they handle these cases.

Court Judgment Granted Against Me: Why Would the Creditor Back Down Now?

All is not lost simply because the judgment was granted, especially if you had a valid excuse for not filing a response. There is a chance that you were never served documents alerting you to the existence of the lawsuit.

What to Look for in a New Auto Insurance Provider

If you have just purchased a brand-new car, or you are interested in switching your current auto insurance provider, you’re probably unsure where to start.

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