Which state has jurisdiction in a divorce?
Which state has jurisdiction in a divorce?
A: The home state of the child has custody jurisdiction, unless one state asserts continuing jurisdiction. The state that rendered the original custody decree can assert jurisdiction in any modification proceeding as long as one of the parties remains a resident and that state has jurisdiction under its own laws.
What determines jurisdiction in divorce?
The marital status is the “res” or thing which “exists,” and serves as a basis of jurisdiction in the state of the domicile of either party. As such, a state in which either spouse is domiciled has jurisdiction through its courts to terminate the marriage by granting a divorce decree.
Do I have to claim alimony as income?
Spousal support is usually taxable and deductible And they must pay income tax on the payments. The spouse who pays the support (the “payor”) can claim it as a deduction. (It’s like deducting contributions to Registered Retirement Savings Plans or child care expenses).
Does the IRS know when you get divorced?
How Does The IRS Know About Your Divorce? The IRS has the single greatest databank of personal information ever collected on American citizens. Divorce is required to be disclosed by filing as either (1) Single or (2) Head of Household.
