POTENTIAL IMPACT OF NEW TAX LAW ON DIVORCE AGREEMENTS
Amil Alkass • March 12, 2018
The new federal tax law passed at the end of 2017 eliminates the tax deduction for alimony, or support, payments. Lavelle Law family law attorney Amil Alkass looks at the impact the change may have on reaching equitable support agreements in the future.
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