Blawg of Attorney Christine M Bechtold

Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743. "Thomas Jefferson, a spokesman for democracy, was an American Founding Father, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and the third President of the United States (1801–1809)." https://www.whitehouse.gov/1600/presidents/thomasjefferson "As a member of the Continental Congress, he was chosen in 1776 to draft the Declaration of Independence, which has been regarded ever since as a charter of American and universal liberties. The document proclaims that all men are equal in rights, regardless of birth, wealth, or status, and that the government is the servant, not the master, of the people." https://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson/thomas-jefferson-brief-biography "The Declaration of Independence, which explained why the 13 colonies wanted to be free of British rule and also detailed the importance of individual rights and freedoms, was adopted on July 4, 1776." http://www.history.com/t

"The Newton County Judicial Center and the Walton County Government Building will be closed on Friday, March 25, 2016, in observance of Good Friday." http://www.alcovycircuit.com/news/203-holiday-schedule.html . The Gwinnett County Courts are, "closed on legal holidays." http://www.gwinnettcourts.com/ . Good Friday is not an observed legal holiday in the State of Georgia. https://georgia.gov/popular-topic/observing-state-holidays . The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC will have limited appointments on Good Friday 2016 and will be available via email at Christine@Bechtold-Law.com and by phone message at 770.466.2700. Have a Happy Easter with your family!

What is my tax filing status while my divorce is pending? "Married persons. You are married for the whole year if you are separated but you have not obtained a final decree of divorce or separate maintenance by the last day of your tax year . An interlocutory decree is not a final decree." Determine your tax filing status by consulting the IRS website at: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p504/ar02.html#en_US_2014_publink1000175820 . The Law Office of Christine M Bechtold, LLC is a general law firm focusing on family law and does not provide tax services or advice. Call 770-466-2700 or email Christine@Bechtold-Law.com to schedule your free family law initial consultation. Visit www.Bechtold-Law.com for free information.