Alimony, sometimes called spousal support, are payments made from the the higher earning spouse to the lower earning spouse after divorce. Alimony is not always awarded in a divorce, courts today are trending away from it, but alimony is typically granted when one...
When parents are going through a divorce, one of their biggest priorities is making sure their children get the emotional support they need. Ideally, parents would like to minimize the impact of the divorce as much as possible. In order to make the divorce easier on...
Child support payments are not tax-deductible by the paying parent. In addition, child support is tax-free , and neither the paying spouse or the spouse receiving payments owes taxes on it. It is important to know how support is characterized in your marital...
A late life divorce includes many of the same challenges as a divorce when you are younger. However, older couples also face some unique, age-related issues as well, including health concerns, retirement, and greater emotional impact. One of the biggest differences in...
When divorcing, there is no requirement to hire a lawyer. You may decide you want to file for divorce on your own, perhaps with help from court provided documents or online instructional guides. In a few situations, divorcing on your own might be acceptable, however...
