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When a couple is getting divorced both current and future tax obligations as well as tax basis are very important. There are four areas that we frequently advise our clients about. Is Child Support or Spousal Maintenance Taxable as Income? The new federal tax law does not apply to divorce decrees that were signed prior to January 2, 2019. Spousal maintenance is s...

JW Way Fundamental #13: Embrace Diversity  "Celebrate our differences. Be aware of and address implicit bias. Be open to learning from others, regardless of their background or role. Be mindful that we make better decisions when we consider multiple perspectives. Hire, mentor, compensate, and promote based on merit.”Recently I started to read an articl...

JW Way Fundamental #17: Be Relentless about Continuous Improvement  "Be a lifetime learner and continually invest in your own education, both formally and informally. Be curious and never stop improving your legal, technical, and personal skills. Embrace change. Look for a better way."The principles of "continuous improvement" and "lifetime learning" are emb...

Lauren Garner, a partner at the law firm of Jaburg Wilk will speak on "Arizona Probate Court Settlement and Mediation" What: AzNEALA 16th Annual Symposium covering topics including ALTCS, Mental Health, New Arizona Probate Rules, Practice Management, Supportive Housing and Probate Court Settlement and Mediation Where: Desert Willow Conference Center, 4340 E Cotto...

PHOENIX, Ariz. (August 9, 2019).  Employees of the Phoenix law firm Jaburg Wilk supported Boys Hope Girls Hope of Arizona by collecting back to school supplies from their wish list for the second consecutive year. They collected binders, paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, earbuds, pencil cases, pocket folders and other supplies. Additionally, they raised more than ...

JW Way Fundamental #17: Be Relentless about Continuous Improvement  "Be a lifetime learner and continually invest in your own education, both formally and informally. Be curious and never stop improving your legal, technical, and personal skills. Embrace change. Look for a better way."This Fundamental recognizes that each of us is imperfect and in a generali...

JW Way Fundamental #11: Demonstrate Respect "Treat others with courtesy and dignity. Show respect by listening fully and actively, paying attention to your words and attitude. Give your undivided attention without interruptions."There are so many ways to show respect and an equal number to show disrespect.  Where should I start? A good place is with a number...

Being a lifetime learner is important. Curious minds need new information like your body needs food and water. Similar to your body needing different types of nourishment, there is so much to learn, whether it is related to your work, hobbies or just a topic you find interesting. For attorneys, we are required to take continuing legal education classes every year. ...

JW Way Fundamental #17: Be Relentless about Continuous Improvement  "Be a lifetime learner and continually invest in your own education, both formally and informally. Be curious and never stop improving your legal, technical, and personal skills. Embrace change. Look for a better way."I was raised by a schoolteacher who never stopped teaching.  At the t...

My wife’s friend was lucky enough to go to Italy for a few weeks with some of her close friends. When they caught up recently, this woman told my wife that she was so glad she went. Even though her family vacations every year, it’s the same old vacation, a week at the beach or traveling to see family in her hometown. The trip to Italy reminded her of th...