Key 2026 Tax Changes Every Family Law Attorney Needs to Know
Every year the IRS updates tax brackets, the standard deduction, and various other tax values to account for inflation. In addition, in 2026, a broad range of federal tax changes will take effect for both individuals and businesses. Most of these changes arise from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), while others reflect routine adjustments or the scheduled expiration or modifications of the Tax Cuts […]
California Adopts Federal Alimony Rules: What SB 711 Means for Spousal Support Taxation in 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, new spousal support orders will no longer be taxable or tax deductible for California state tax purposes. California is joining the vast majority of states by aligning its tax treatment of spousal support with federal tax law. California has been one of the few states still allowing spousal support payors to take a tax deduction for state income tax purposes. But with the passage […]
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA): 10 Essential Tax Provisions Family Law Professionals Need to Know in 2025
As tax season approaches for 2025 (returns filed in spring 2026), it’s critical for financial professionals and divorce planners to recognize how the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) —signed into law on July 4, 2025—alters the tax landscape for individuals and families. This post highlights ten key provisions that could impact your clients’ after‑tax cash flow in 2025 and explain how those provisions […]
Changes in New Jersey Child Support and the Updated New Jersey Case Information Statement (CIS)
Beginning September 1, 2025, New Jersey family law practitioners will be required to use the new Case Information Statement (CIS). New Jersey has also introduced subtle but important updates to the child support worksheet and calculation. Family Law Software Cloud is already up to date, offering a streamlined CIS and integrated child support guidelines. We […]
Parental Designations with Big Impact
When you are entering data for child support calculations, there are two small entries relating to parental time that can have big impacts. These are: These selections are buried, so it will not be immediately obvious that the two calculations are using different selections for these items. This blog post will discuss each of these […]
New File Manager
At Family Law Software, we are introducing a new File Manager in the Cloud app, which simplifies the way you work with client files and gives capabilities that you did not have before. The current anticipated release date is December 20, 2024. Key benefits include: Click here to view a video introduction, or keep reading […]
Tax Updates for 2025
Each year, the IRS updates tax brackets and various thresholds to account for inflation. Family Law Software is already prepared for the upcoming tax year. Starting December 15, 2024, all new case files will automatically use 2025 as the current year for income tax calculations, support purposes, and financial projections. After December 15, 2024, […]
New California Child Support Rules
California’s new child support calculation went into effect September 1, 2024, through the enactment of Senate Bill 343 (SB 343). This is the first major revision to the California child support guidelines in years. This new child support calculation introduces significant changes intended to create a more equitable child support result for California families. In […]
Alternating Exemptions
There are a number of tax breaks for parents, which we have covered in an earlier blog post. This blog post zeroes in on the strategy of alternating who claims the child as an exemption. Before the 2017 tax changes, claiming a child as an exemption meant (1) an extra personal exemption and (2) a Child […]
Business Income
Calculating Business Income for Child and Spousal Support Entrepreneurship in the United States is booming. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, there are over 33 million small businesses in America. In 2023 a record breaking 5.5 million new business applications were filed. What does this mean for divorce professionals? Closely held and small businesses […]