If you are going through a divorce, taxes may be the last thing on your mind, but as Benjamin Franklin famously said "… nothing is certain except death and taxes." As a family law professional, I have often been asked about filing taxes after a divorce. While you are navigating the legal aspects of your split, it is important to remember that the change in your legal marriage status affects your tax situation as well. The IRS considers a couple to be "married" as it pertains to their filing until the final divorce decree documents are issued by the court. With the federal income tax deadline looming, it is important to keep this in mind if you are going through a divorce or are newly divorced.