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Alimony and Spousal Support

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 […]

What is the current alimony law in New Jersey? I understand it has recently changed.

That’s correct. The new law was signed into law in September 2014 and modifies the prior alimony statute. The biggest modification for divorcing couples is that the durational limits of alimony have changed. For any marriage that is less than 20 years in duration, the total amount of alimony shall not, except in exceptional circumstances, […]

Making Your Case for Spousal Support

Many states and provinces consider your marital standard of living and your pre-divorce lifestyle as major factors in awarding spousal support.

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