One of the important considerations with a divorce involves tax issues. Alimony payments are deductible to the payor, and must be reported as income by the payee. The reverse is true for child support. Assets, such as retirement interests, should be divided in way that accounts for tax consequences.

Today we wrapped up a complex case involving property division and spousal support. The litigants thought they were miles apart from each other, only to find a new best friend in Uncle Sam. With the assistance of a terrific tax accountant, we were able to craft a settlement that took full advantage of the Internal