by Brandon Legal Group | Jan 26, 2018 | Divorce Attorneys, Law Office News
Brittney L. Blumengold, Juris Doctor Candidate, 2019 at St. Thomas University School of Law submitted the following essay as an entry to the Brandon Legal Group Legal Scholarship. There was only one winner, and many entries, however this essay was deserving of an...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jan 24, 2018 | Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Questions
With some notable exceptions, property acquired during the marriage no matter whose name it’s in is typically considered marital property, including your IRA. In some states the increase in value of nonmarital property could also be considered marital property. If you...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jan 22, 2018 | General Divorce
How do I deal with an inquiry from IRS regarding tax returns filed by my ex-spouse when we were married? The Federal income tax law allows for innocent spouse relief, which means that if you filed income tax returns jointly and subsequently got divorced, legally...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jan 19, 2018 | Divorce Attorneys, Law Office News
Danielle Barnes, 3rd Year Law Student at WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School thank you for your effort and application for the Brandon Legal Group Legal Scholarship. We present your essay here as an honorable mention, and wish you the very best in your academic and...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jan 18, 2018 | Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Questions
If I receive a Notice of Case Management Conference, where should I go? A: If you get a Notice of Case Management Conference, you should consult with a family lawyer with experience who will ensure that your divorce case is moving ahead as planned and your rights are...
by Brandon Legal Group | Jan 17, 2018 | Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Questions
All assets accumulated throughout the marriage, irrespective of who the owner is, it is usually thought of as marital property. In certain states, an appreciation of the value of a separate property might be considered marital too. If you happen to be undergoing a...