Santa Clara County Divorce Tax Law Attorney - John S. Yohanan

When properly handled, the tax consequences of marital property division can increase the value of your final divorce settlement, leaving both spouses better off. A careful analysis of your specific situation can identify and address such matters as:

• The division of dependent child exemptions between the parties
• Capital gains on the liquidation of long-term investments
• QDROs for the division of retirements assets and pension benefits
• IRS alimony recapture
• Tax consequences of the sale of the marital residence
• Joint vs. separate filing status in the year of the divorce

I am San Jose divorce lawyer John S. Yohanan. In more than 30 years in family court in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have seen how important close attention to tax considerations can be to achieving a financially favorable resolution in the division of complex marital assets.

I have also seen how the unexpected tax implications of divorce can frustrate the parties' intentions and undermine the value of what initially seemed to be an advantageous divorce settlement.

I am thoroughly familiar with the consideration and resolution of federal and California divorce tax law issues. As a member of the U.S. Tax Court bar I can help you maximize the value of your divorce settlement through close attention to the tax attributes of your various alternatives.

If you have questions about the effect of state and federal tax law on spousal support, child support and college expenses, various types of retirement or investment assets, or other complex marital assets, contact my San Jose law office to schedule a consultation.

Learn more about how my experience with complex divorce tax law issues can help you in Alameda County or Santa Clara County family court.