One of the little-known benefits of divorce mediation is the ability it gives couples to plan for future taxes, says Gerald Maggio, a California divorce mediator.
Divorced couples who do not communicate clearly about taxes can end up with rejected returns, audits and tax penalties. Divorced or separated parents must agree which parent will claim their children as a dependent on a tax return and the implications of spousal support.
“Divorcing couples can use divorce mediation to discuss and plan for taxes, and when circumstances change, divorced couples can always come back to mediation to create a new arrangement,” remarked Maggio. “It is not just about avoiding problems with the IRS — mediation can also eliminate potential sources of conflict at a time of year that may already be stressful.”
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