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For many children, the Fourth of July means fireworks, sparklers, parades, cookouts, and ice cream. While those traditions are certainly part of the celebration, Independence Day also offers parents an opportunity to teach children about our nation’s history, the importance of freedom, and the value of spending meaningful time together.

For divorced parents, holidays can sometimes feel different than they once did. The good news is that children rarely remember whether a celebration was elaborate—they remember whether they felt loved, included, and connected. Whether this year’s holiday falls during your parenting time or you are sharing the day with your co-parent, the Fourth of July can become a cherished tradition for your family.

What Should Parents Tell Their Children?

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Healthcare givers know how demanding that career can be. From unpredictable schedules to long hours, life can be very overwhelming. Add to it the role of being a single parent and fitting everything in can feel impossible. Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and with it you simply can’t escape the messages of love that are everywhere. While many find this holiday to be fun and exciting, for those who are newly single, it can be hurtful and upsetting. Continue reading →

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The holidays are an exciting time to get together with family and celebrate being together, but for a single parent it can be full of challenges. Whether you have a great co-parenting relationship or a tumultuous one, you can still make the holidays a time of happiness and cheer. Here are a few ways you can thrive this holiday season and make treasured memories that will last a lifetime. Continue reading →

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Let’s be real, breakups are the worst. From your first heartbreak to the ending of your last relationship, it never gets any easier. While there’s many different ways to cope, you just can’t beat listening to a good breakup song. The problem is that many are overplayed and don’t pack the same punch. That’s why, for International Strange Music Day, we’ve made a list of the best out-of-the-ordinary breakup songs you can put on to help heal your broken heart. Continue reading →

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Fathers Day is a beautiful holiday when your children get to celebrate their dad. You work hard all year long to make sure they’re happy and healthy, and this is a day for them to show you how much they appreciate everything you do. However, if you’re divorced or going through a divorce, these holidays can be challenging. Just because your family looks different this year doesn’t mean you can’t make the most of this special day. Here is a list of the top Fathers Day ideas for divorced dads in the Triad area so you and your kids can have a blast celebrating your day. Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day is supposed to be a time of celebration and connection when we honor the women who brought us into this world and raised us.  But for mothers in the midst of a custody dispute, enjoying the holiday can be much more complicated both emotionally and logistically.  Whether you’re navigating a new custody arrangement or involved in ongoing litigation, there are still ways to make the holiday special and avoid adding undue emotional stress. Continue reading →

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For spouses and ex-spouses facing economic hardship and seeking equitable relief from joint and several tax liability, filing a request for relief under federal law may be an option. The Internal Revenue Code (I.R.C.) provides an exception to the usual rule that spouses are liable for each other’s tax debt and liabilities, but filers must provide convincing evidence that they are facing an economic hardship if they choose that route for relief.

Thomas v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue

In the case of Thomas v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Thomas requested relief from underpayments for three years of tax returns based on her assertion that she was facing an economic hardship. Thomas sought liability relief for tax underpayments discovered by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for tax years 2012 through 2014, but Commissioner denied the request. When the issue went before the United States Tax Court, the Court denied Thomas’ request for equitable relief based on economic hardship under Internal Revenue Code Section 6015(f) because she had significant assets and did not prove hardship based on her income.

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