A person getting married or divorced in the United States should note the tax implications for doing so.  Marriage and divorce are two clearly significant life events.  Yet, the tax consequences of both are not widely understood, especially when the couple’s joint tax liability is negatively impacted by the actions or debts of one spouse. Speak to Virginia tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group, if you have questions or concerns about your tax obligations.