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If you're going through a divorce in Tennessee, you may eventually have to address the issue of alimony, otherwise known as spousal support. The question of whether you will be ordered to pay alimony to your divorcing spouse will largely depend on your relative...
Alimony is a type of court-ordered support payment that is awarded to one spouse at the finalization of a divorce. Otherwise known as spousal support, it has similarities with child support but tends to be less strongly enforced.However, those who have been ordered to...
The laws in place that govern different aspects of divorce vary between states. This is why it is important that you first decide which state you will be divorcing in (which will usually be the state in which you currently reside) before taking the time to learn more...
You might think that you will automatically receive alimony when you divorce, especially if you were a stay-at-home parent. This isn't necessarily the case. There are several factors that come into the picture to determine what type of spousal support you might be...
Stay-at-home parents have a lot of duties to handle around the house. Not only are they usually the ones who cook and clean, but they also have to try to raise well-adjusted children. This puts a lot of pressure on them. While their marriage is going well, this can be...
Divorces that will include alimony are often complex, but knowing a few points about these spousal support payments might help individuals who are considering asking for them make a decision about what to do. Because the tax laws related to alimony changed at the...
When you are going through a divorce, the subject of alimony might come up. Normally, this is reserved for long-term marriages and those with some specific circumstances. The goal of alimony is usually to help support a spouse until they are able to get on their feet....
Some divorces include spousal support (alimony) as part of the final agreement. If you are seeking spousal support from your ex -- or think that you might -- there are a number of specifics that you need to consider in order to plan your future. Our attorneys know...
Alimony payments are ordered in some divorces, either due to a mutual agreement or because of a judge's decision. All post-divorce support terms are spelled out in the divorce order, but sometimes this is confusing. Anyone who is going through a divorce that might...
There aren't many times in which people will be instructed to try to rush their divorce. Now is one of the unusual times in which people might need to get things taken care of immediately.Starting on Jan. 1, 2019, there isn't going to be a tax break for alimony...