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As part of any divorce proceeding, it is possible to obtain exclusive possession of the former marital residence if circumstances indicate that there are safety concerns. However, if you are not ready to file for divorce, talk to your attorney about obtaining an order of protection if you are concerned about your safety, your children’s …
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On July 10, 2019, the Regulations Amending Certain Regulations Made Under the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (the “Amending Regulations”) were formally released in the Canada Gazette. The formal release follows the June 2018 release of draft Amending Regulations. The Amending Regulations affect several regulated entities, including casinos. As such, casino …
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House Bills 4824 and 4825 were introduced and referred to the Tax Policy committee early August. These house bills propose what will be, if passed by the Michigan Legislature and signed by the Governor, the only annual tax holiday in Michigan. The proposed tax holiday provides an exemption on certain school supplies from the state …
Litigation of any kind can be expensive, and a divorce is no exception. The good news is that there are many ways that you can help control the expense. Here are 10 tips for reducing the expenses of your divorce. Put It in Writing. If you need to relay information to your attorney that is …
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Do I have to get divorced in the same state I was married in? No. Regardless of where you were married, you may seek a divorce in Arizona if the jurisdictional requirements of residency are met and the marriage is not considered void in Arizona. The law that will be applied is Arizona law, not …
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The IRS has recently began sending letters to certain owners of virtual currency (e.g., Bitcoin, Ether, etc.) regarding requirements for reporting transactions involving such virtual currencies. See IRS Information Release 2019-132. The IRS is concerned that taxpayers have been entering into virtual currency transactions and failing to properly report them. The letters are an offshoot …
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It is the policy of the State of Arizona that, absent contrary evidence, the child should have “substantial, frequent, meaningful and continuing parenting time with both parents.” The court will always look to the best interest of the child in determining a parenting time schedule. The judge considers many factors in determining the best interest …
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