Kieran Coughlan: Don’t forget tax advice amid trauma of divorce or separation

Divorce and separation are by their very nature contentious and difficult issues, and it is important for persons going through such events to have their eyes wide open, and to be fully aware of all the implications of the separation or divorce.
Amongst all the upheaval, ranging from moving house to changing bank accounts, and from agreeing custody arrangements to the trauma of breaking the news to family and friends, the tax implications of separation and divorce are often overlooked.