Married At First Sight star from the Chicago season gets divorced
Married at First Sight” star Nate Duhon last week filed to divorce Sheila Downs, whom he met and married last year at the Palmer House Hilton as cameras rolled for the Lifetime network series. What is not stated about divorces is that getting married can be very easy...
Angelina Jolie rejects Brad Pitt’s settlement offer for divorce
It has come to the attention of the public that the ongoing divorce saga of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie has made a very interesting turn on the part of the Brad Pitt. It was revealed that Pitt and Jolie have a $400 million divorce. It has become apparent that Brad...
The High cost of Adoptions
House Republicans’ initial tax-reform plan removed the adoption tax credit, which helps families defray the high cost of adoption. The backlash was swift. Conservatives argued the move ran contrary to the pro-life principles so integral to the party’s platform....
The new tax law and Divorces
A proposed dramatic change to the tax rules of divorce in the House Republicans’ tax reform bill (the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) would undoubtedly create additional burdens to couples getting divorced if it becomes law. The bill would eliminate the tax deduction for...
No Spousal support tax deduction
Spousal support payments mandated by divorce agreements could lose their beneficial tax treatment. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, unveiled on Thursday, includes a provision to kill the deduction that taxpayers get for making such payments to an ex-spouse. Although it’s...
Divorce and science
The best time to get married is when you feel ready, and when you’ve found someone you think you can spend a lifetime with. Don’t force anything – or put it off – because a study told you to do so. There are many criteria that go into getting divorced. That said,...
Homes for older children for adoptions
GREENSBORO – Children’s Home Society of North Carolina is announcing an expansion of a statewide program to find permanent homes for older children in foster care during National Adoption Month. Children’s Home Society will also be providing the expanded child-focused...