Knowing what different kinds of alimony there are can help you to see whether or not any of them are applicable to your particular case.
Alimony and Spousal Support
What about spousal support? How is it determined?
Married spouses (and, in certain circumstances, common-law spouses) have a duty to support each other. In determining the amount and duration of support the court applies a broad discretion within an area loosely defined by a number of criteria. This gives the law of spousal support a sometimes vexing degree of unpredictability. To address this […]
How does spousal support work in New York State?
There are three types of New York alimony – also known as maintenance or spousal support – that can be awarded by the courts.
My husband is unemployed and can’t pay the spousal support he owes me.
Don’t give up when it comes to your unemployed spouse unable to pay you the financial support they owe you. Make sure they really are without a source of income, and then assess their financial status to see whether or not they are still capable of paying
I’ve been ordered to pay an amount of support that I can’t afford.
Find out what action you need to take in order to make changes to a support order that once fit your financial status but that no longer does.
My lawyer tells me I’m eligible for spousal support, but I feel so guilty.
Guilt over infidelity is understandable, but you shouldn’t let it threaten the state of your financial future.
Is it better to take more of the marital property, such as a house or IRA, instead of spousal support?
Whether or not it is better to take a property settlement in lieu of support will depend on your individual financial situation. You will need to ask yourself two things: is this a fair trade, and can I afford to do this? The support recipient should only consider accepting a property settlement if they […]
“My lawyer tells me I’m eligible for spousal support, but I feel so guilty about my affair that I’m not sure I want to take money from my husband. What should I do?”
Guilt is self-anger — it is also the opposite of blame. First, recognize that when a spouse has an affair, it is because the marriage is not working. Of course, it would have been healthier for both of you if you had tried counseling before you engaged with a new partner. Or if you wanted […]
Does Illinois have alimony? How does it work?
Learn more about the various types of alimony, now called “maintenance” in the state of Illinois.
I have been a stay-at-home wife for 15 years. Do I qualify for alimony in Texas?
Compared to Texas many other states have alimony laws that would be considered generous. Click to find out whether you qualify for alimony in Texas.
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