Does getting a divorce have any tax benefits?

San Francisco Bay Area family law attorneys may tell you about the tax consequences, but are there any benefits?

Yes. You may be able to deduct the legal fees paid for tax advice related to your divorce and you can deduct any legal fees related to spousal support. 

These deductible fees can be claimed only if you itemize deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040). You must claim the fees as miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the 2%-of-adjusted-gross-income limit. You can contact me at Amanda@gordonfamilylaw.com for more information.