Tithing Can Be a Legitimate Personal Expense in the Context of Determining the Alimony Award
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Whether my recollection is true or not, I remember being taught in law school that tithing and other regular charitable giving cannot be treated as a personal expense deduction in bankruptcy. It appears that is no longer true (if ever…