Atlanta D ivorce Law Group
Happily Ever After Divorce Newsletter
February 2018
Greetings!
FILING TAXES AFTER DIVORCE:
TOP 3 QUESTIONS YOU NEED ANSWERED
These are the most common questions to consider when filing your taxes after a divorce.

1-Who claims the children as dependents?
In most cases, the parent who has physical custody claims the children, even if Dad is paying child support. But the majority of divorce decrees addresses this issue, so always check your divorce decree first to see what was ordered.
2-What are the rules for filing separately or jointly?
As long as you were married at some point during the year, even if it was only for a few days, you can file jointly (which usually has some advantages). As soon as the divorce is finalized you have to file separately. By finalized, we mean the Final Judgement and Decree has been signed, stamped and filed at the court house, this does not refer to a signed settlement agreement.

3- How do we report a sale of a home/capital gain or loss?
 We asked our friends at Divorce Sense, LLC for advice on tax laws for selling a personal residence during the divorce process:
SERVING YOUR CHILDREN WELL THROUGH
THE DIVORCE PROCESS

By Author Amy Head, LCSW
Author and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amy Head is a friend of Atlanta Divorce Law Group. Here is her advice on ways you can help your children get through the divorce process.

There is so much to think about when going through a divorce. There are logistics, legalities, emotions, changes, and of course, the kids! The kids, their thoughts, and their feelings can often get lost in the shuffle of everything else as the parents have so many moving parts to deal with, not to mention the emotions and thoughts of their own. Let’s look at ways to keep kids at the heart of the process so they feel connected during this time of transition.
Open the Door to Communication
Kids have questions about divorce, ranging from why the divorce has to happen, to who is at fault, to details about future logistics. Most questions about the divorce are an attempt by the child to understand what is happening in his world and how he will fit in to this new and different world from this point forward. Click below to find out what you should be saying to your children during the divorce process...
 WATCH APRIL 12th
2:30pm

Author Amy Head, LCSW
is joining us on Facebook Live


Through Amy's unique approach, you will receive tools, strategies and insights that will help you feel even more capable, confident and effective as you parent your children, from babies through adulthood.
MEET OUR SUPERSTAR PARALEGAL
WHITNEY GANES
Whitney came to us with over 7 years of experience as a Family Law paralegal. She also brings experience from other areas including Corporate Law, Trusts and Estates, and Civil Litigation.

Whitney graduated summa cum laude from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Originally from Snellville, Georgia, Whitney married her High School sweetheart and they are devoted parents to two children ages 2 and 5.

Whitney's attention to detail, incredible work ethic, and deep commitment to protecting families through times of transition makes her an integral part of our dream team and a major asset on our clients side.
FAMILY FOCUS
Easter Fun

Check out these great ideas for Easter Fun with your family!
From fun new ways to die eggs to great recipes and crafts - our ADLG Pinterest Board brings you the very best ideas to make lasting family memories!

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POST DIVORCE PARENTING

This week, we answered your questions on post-divorce parenting issues: child support modifications, visitation schedules, and ex-spouses bad mouthing each other to their child.
Click on the video to watch

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