The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act provides that a party’s “obligation to pay future maintenance is terminated […] if the party receiving maintenance cohabits with another person on a resident, continuing conjugal basis,” unless “otherwise agreed by the parties in a written agreement set forth in the judgment or otherwise approved by the […]
Alimony and Spousal Support
I’ve been told that there is no true alimony in Texas. Is this still the case?
The statute for many years was that alimony or maintenance lasted only 36 months – no matter how long the couple had been married or what their circumstances were. The old statute was meant to encourage divorced spouses to become self-sufficient: the idea was to pay them to re-educate themselves or get some kind of […]
Do Men Ever Receive Spousal Support In Illinois Divorces?
Karen Covy, a divorce lawyer in Chicago, answers: Absolutely! In Illinois, spousal support is governed by statute. In considering whether to grant spousal support, a judge must first determine whether such support is appropriate. To do so, the judge will consider a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s ability to […]
Do Men Ever Receive Spousal Support In California?
John J. Gilligan, a family lawyer in Long Beach, answers: There is no gender bias in the law. In making an award for spousal support, the court looks at the various factors set forth in Family Code §4320 and decides on the amount one spouse must pay to the other, regardless of the gender of […]
Podcast: McKinney Family Lawyer on the Financial Process of Divorce
McKinney family lawyer Brian Loughmiller explains how Texas evaluates and divides assets such as retirement plans, businesses and more, in a divorce.
Podcast: Alison Leslie Speaks Out On New Jersey Divorce Law
Alison Leslie, a New Jersey family lawyer explains the concept of no-fault divorce and the issues related to child custody, child support, and more.
Podcast: Gene Colman on Child-Related Issues & Spousal Support in TO
Gene Colman, a Toronto Divorce Lawyer, discusses child support and spousal support agreements and how each will affect your financial stability in Ontario.
How do child support and alimony work?
Child support is calculated by taking into consideration a number of factors such as the income of the parties – or if one parent does not work or is underemployed, what that parent is capable of earning (imputed income) – the age of the child, and the amount of time a parent spends with the […]
Podcast: Rosanne DeTorres on Financial Issues Related to Divorce
Rosanne DeTorres, an Attorney from New Jersey, explores the financial aspects of divorce, including equitable distribution of assets and debts.
My ex-wife and our two kids have moved in with her boyfriend. Do I still have to pay alimony and child support?
The quick answer is “maybe” with respect to alimony (which we now call maintenance), and “yes” with regard to child support. As to alimony/maintenance, Illinois law states that maintenance will terminate if your ex-wife cohabits with another person. There are many cases explaining what this means. In short, it has to be something more than […]
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