| MCLE Credit: | 1.0 (Ethics: 0.0) |   |
| Live-Interactive Credit: | 0.0 | |
| Designation Credit: | 1.0 Divorce and Family Law (Designations Information) | |
| Price: | $79 (Includes a downloadable audio version.) | |
| Viewable Through: | 12/31/2026 |
$79.00 (or 1 Bundle Credit)
A pre-recorded streaming VIDEO replay of the July 2023 webcast, Practical Advice: Basic Tax Issues in Matrimonial Matters.
Explore the impact of tax rules in family law matters, including child tax credits
Identify and learn to avoid common tax-related pitfalls
Understand filing tax returns with separated parties
As any family law attorney will tell you, tax issues affect nearly every aspect of the practice. From tax code changes regarding the treatment of spousal support to evaluating the cost basis for stocks subject to equitable distribution to dividing pre-tax retirement accounts, the impact of tax issues on the area of matrimonial law is tremendous.
Our speaker, an experienced family law practitioner, discusses how the tax rules can impact several areas of a family law case from start to finish. In addition to addressing the above-mentioned topics, he covers filing tax returns with separated parties, making sure that transfers made pursuant to a divorce are tax free, dealing with child tax credits, and common tax-related pitfalls to avoid.
Harris W. Leiner, Barnes & Diehl, PC / Richmond
Harris W. Leiner is an equity shareholder with Barnes & Diehl, PC, and has been in private practice since graduating from the University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law in 2001. During that time Mr. Leiner has always focused on the area of family law. Representing clients in the Court of Appeals, Circuit Courts, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts across the Commonwealth of Virginia, he has earned a reputation as a skilled negotiator and litigator. As a result, Mr. Leiner has been named to the Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite as well as SuperLawyers each year from 2010 forward.
In addition to his dedication to providing zealous representation for his clients, Mr. Leiner has taken a significant amount of time over the years to give back to the community. Specifically, he acted as head coach for the YMCA Cross Country Program for 3 years and has been honored as a charity event organizer for the Make a Wish Foundation, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and LINC (Legal Information Network for Cancer).
Mr. Leiner lives in Richmond with his wife and two children and feels that his experience as a dedicated husband and father help him to better understand and effectively represent clients going through family law cases. He says, “I recognize that every family case is unique and requires a personalized approach to its resolution. It is my sincere goal to help people get through the process in as favorable a manner as possible.”
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