Law Office of Philip J. Byers

03/26/2019

A California woman was finally awarded child support 50 years after her ex-husband moved to Canada without making any of the court-ordered payments.

03/21/2019

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https://www.businessinsider.com/spousal-support-alimony-tax-rules-gop-tax-law-2019-1

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the tax treatment of alimony. Spousal support payments are no longer tax deductible for the payer.

03/18/2019

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https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefflanders/2014/09/04/why-a-forensic-accountant-belongs-on-your-divorce-team/

Why A Forensic Accountant Belongs On Your Divorce Team Divorce, boiled down to its most basic elements, is about dividing marital assets and debts. In some cases, the process is relatively simple: house, cars, bank accounts, credit card bills. Furniture and other belongings might go to one spouse or...

12/17/2018

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https://thehill.com/policy/finance/domestic-taxes/421446-trumps-tax-law-sparks-year-end-rush-to-finalize-divorces

Divorcing couples are scrambling to finalize their cases before the end of the year as a result of President Trump’s tax law.

10/15/2018

I have received many calls lately regarding the struggles people are having with their guardianship cases. If you need assistance navigating the court system I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your unique situation.

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15 Chestnut Street
Andover, MA 01810
Tel: 978-474-9969

MA Family Law/Divorce Attorney, serving the Andover, Salem, Cambridge and Worcester area, and has been recognized by Boston Magazine. Your case will be given personal attention from an attorney with over 30 years of experience.

06/14/2018

I am happy to announce the expansion of my office to 15 Chestnut Street, Andover, MA.

03/21/2018

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https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/new-tax-laws-will-likely-make-getting-divorce-even-worse-n849946

High-earning spouses will want to rush their divorce before the tax deduction elimination takes effect, but dependent spouses will likely try to stall.

02/12/2018

New tax law and alimony.

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http://www.abajournal.com/news/article/new_tax_law_affects_alimony_could_spur_divorce_surge/?utm_source=maestro&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly_email

Some experts are predicting a surge in divorces this year as spouses paying alimony seek to take advantage of the deduction before it is eliminated.

12/14/2017

Do you understand the 2012 MA Alimony Reform Act? If congress enacts its present comprehensive tax cut, how will your alimony receipt and payments be impacted? Let's discuss your individual case.



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08/24/2017

I am very blessed to be able to help people through my work and to receive such a wonderful "thank you" really makes my day.

08/17/2017

September 15, 2017 is the effective date of the new 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines. These new Guidelines may be important for you to review due to the new calculations that will determine child support obligation. This is particularly important for those of you who have a child or children in college due to the proposed 25% discount in the new Guidelines. [ 39 more words ]

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September 15, 2017 is the effective date of the new 2017 Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines.  These new Guidelines may be important for you to review due to the new calculations that will deter…