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Alimony Tax and Good Faith

Faust v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2019 105, 2019 WL 3938725 (2019) (a) Facts: Husband and wife were divorced in Virginia. The wife was a victim of spousal abuse during the marriage. She was Hispanic; English was not her first language. A divorce settlement agreement, incorporated into the divorce decree, required…

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Revenge Porn

By: Carolyn Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA, and North Carolina Family Law Specialist

So, you have these sexual images of your ex in North Carolina that you think will embarrass him, but you should think twice before posting them on Facebook or publishing them anywhere else. Publication of naked pictures or other private images of a person without consent not only can subject…

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TWELVE PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPONENTIALLY MORE ANNOYING WHEN YOU ARE GETTING DIVORCED: Part 2

Divorce is a significant life-changing event. If you’re going through this process, you may feel like you’re walking around Greensboro on a tight-rope with no net. Anything could set off your powder keg of emotions. As you try to get a handle on life, here’s four more people that might…

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TWELVE PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPONENTIALLY MORE ANNOYING WHEN YOU ARE GETTING DIVORCED: Part 1

By: Amy Setzer, Legal Assistant. These are the personal views of Amy, and not necessarily the views of WFLG.

One of the most therapeutic things to do when getting divorced is to establish a routine. Going about your every-day in the Triad can help you get up in the morning, compartmentalize when necessary, and generally stay moving (even if it is in a zombie-like manner). However, no matter how…

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Know Your Finances! Hardships and Settlements: Heedram v. Comm’r (2018)

Heedram v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2018‑25, 2018 WL 1193421 (2018)   (a) Facts: A husband and wife married in 2011 and divorced in 2015.  During the marriage, the wife earned most of the parties’ income and handled the parties’ finances.  She had unpaid federal taxes from before the marriage.  The…

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Making Bad Investments in Your Marriage: Fraud and Innocent Spouse Relief

            Minton v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2018‑15, 2018 WL 718520 (2018)   (a) Facts: A woman married a man who ran a struggling air conditioner business.  The wife was aware that the business was struggling, as the parties had difficulty paying their bills, but the husband convinced her that a…

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Innocent Spouse Relief: Cojocar v. Comm’r

Cojocar v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2017‑189, 2017 WL 4321149 (2017)   (a) Facts: A husband and wife filed joint tax returns from 2009 to 2012.  The 2011 return reported $170,870 in income for the husband, $30,870 in income for the wife, and $289 in interest income.  The parties did not…

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