A small percentage of divorces go to trial ... most are settled with the assistance of a divorce attorney and a Certified Public Accountant.

Unfortunately, in addition to the difficult personal issues the process entails, several complicated tax concerns need to be addressed to ensure that tax costs are kept to a minimum, and those essential tax-related decisions are correctly made.

Clients must consider the tax consequence of issues such as alimony, child dependency and support, debt distribution, payment of mortgages, and property (asset) transfers - to include their principal residence, businesses, investments, and retirement plans.