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...
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Spousal support payments have special consideration
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...
Alimony payments can be lump-sum or recurring
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....
Consider these factors about spousal support as you plan
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...
Know when alimony payments should end
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...
Alimony changes are set to start with the new year
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...
A lump sum alimony payment may be preferable to monthly payments
Some divorces come with the possibility of having to make support payments to your ex for a while. When this is the case, you have to work to make sure that you are making the best decisions possible about these payments. One thing that you can't do is to just ignore...
Alimony payments aren’t mandatory in Tennessee divorces
Divorces that involve alimony can be very complex matters. These cases are usually high-asset divorces that involve considerable assets. While the issuance of alimony isn't a requirement in Tennessee divorces, it is often necessary to make the settlement work out the...
You might not have to make monthly alimony payments
Alimony payments are something that come with some divorces, but not all. When you are facing the prospect of having to make alimony payments, you might wonder what options you have. In some cases, the choice might not be yours to make. Instead, the court might order...
Alimony payments aren’t automatic, you must negotiate
We recently discussed how you need to think about a few points if you are going to try to get alimony as part of your divorce. Typically, alimony isn't something that is required in a divorce, so you must be ready to fight for this support if you think you need it.We...