Spousal support, sometimes referred to as spousal maintenance or alimony, is not automatic. Courts have broad discretion to award maintenance or not award it. It is important to look at the laws in each state as they differ in how spousal support is determined and what factors are used. Some of the factors when considering […]
Alimony and Spousal Support
Will a separation agreement stop my spouse from hassling me?
Eric B. Gans, a family lawyer in Long Beach, discusses whether or not a separation agreement can stop a spouse from hassling their spouse.
What can I do to protect my spousal support payments from ending?
Wendy K. Tse, a family lawyer in California, explains how one can protect spousal support payments from ending with the payor’s death or disability.
How is spousal support determined in divorce cases that involve a business?
Spousal support is based on, in any case, the income of both of the parties. The first thing is are both parties working? Is one party making more money than the other person? Those types of factors. That’s going to be the same in any case. But when it involves a business, you have to […]
How is spousal support determined in California?
Family lawyer Erin McGaughey discusses how spousal support is determined in California, as well as the most important factors which are involved.
WATCH: Does a stay-at-home spouse qualify for alimony in New Mexico?
Read the transcript of this video below. New Mexico looks at ten different factors in setting spousal support (sometimes known as alimony). These factors include: 1. Length of the marriage 2. The age and health of the parties 3. The ability of each person to support him/herself Here are a couple of possible scenarios: […]
WATCH: How to Protect Spousal Support (Alimony) Payments
Learn how to protect your spousal support income in the event your ex-spouse dies or becomes disabled.
WATCH: Spousal Support (Alimony) and Taxes
Learn how taxes could affect the spousal support (alimony) you’ll be paying or receiving.
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