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Separations and Void Modifications (Kelley v. Kelley)

Sade Knox, Intern

Kelley v. Kelley, T.C. Memo. 2017-798, 2017 WL 1251018 Facts: Husband and wife were married in 1982. They later entered into a Separation and Property Settlement Agreement upon their separation in 1994 (the “1994 agreement”). The two later divorced in 1999. The 1994 agreement resolved several issues between the two…

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Playing the Blame Game

In recent legal news, the Mississippi state Senate has passed new legislation that will have citizens of Greensboro and divorce attorneys alike glad that we live in North Carolina. Unlike North Carolina, Mississippi law recognizes both fault-based and no-fault divorces. If the requirements are not met for a no-fault divorce,…

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Alimony, Separation Agreements, and Attorney Fees: 2015 Tax Court (Milbourne v. Comm’r)

Milbourne v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2015-13, 2015 WL 393040 (2015) (a)  Facts: A husband and his wife separated. She proposed a separation agreement, which required him to pay $6,000 per month in alimony. The husband refused to sign this agreement, as he did not want to pay more than $2,500 per…

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Middle Aged Guy’s Date Wardrobe for Summer 2015

By Carolyn J. Woodruff, JD, CPA, CVA

Today, let’s deal with the “date” wardrobe you should build over time (depending on your budget). This wardrobe selection is for Summer 2015 for dinners out, movies, theater, concerts and similar activities. Find your own look and make it your own.  Be creative.  It will make you feel good about…

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Separation and Divorce are Important Factors in Innocent Spouse: See How this Wife Won.

By Carolyn J. Woodruff, North Carolina Family Law Specialist, JD, CPA, CVA

Molinet v. Comm’r, T.C. Memo. 2014-109, 2014 WL 2573992 (2014) (a) Facts: A husband and wife were married.  The wife was from Cuba and was admitted to the United States on a fiancé visa.  The husband controlled the marital finances, with minimal input from the wife.  She had access to…

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