Month: February 2018

Ex’s and oh no’s: How the new US tax bill will affect alimony

On Behalf of Law Office of Stephen W. Penn | Feb 18, 2018 | blog

Better get your divorce or legal separation finalized before the end of 2018. At least that's what matrimonial law and financial experts are saying now that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been signed into law. For those who haven't read the TCJA -- which is...

Property division: 50/50 isn’t always black and white

On Behalf of Law Office of Stephen W. Penn | Feb 15, 2018 | divorce

If you are considering divorce, then one of your primary concerns as you navigate the next chapter of your life is going to be your financial well-being. Because of this, you should understand how property division works in this state.In California, we comply with...