Spousal support negotiation or alimony is a concept derived from the circumstance of our historical roots. Old English law required that a husband support his ex-wife because in those times, women could not own property or work for a living. Without spousal support, the women would be reliant on government…
Alimony and divorce laws that legally dictate which spouse is entitled to certain financial assistance have changed substantially over the years. If you are married to someone who makes more money than you, and you have become accustomed to a certain type of lifestyle, alimony can be a useful entity…
Due to various rulings in Florida recently, many have voiced their need for divorce law reform in Florida. Nothing official has been undertaken yet, but the need for reform has been supported among the affected population and in Florida’s 2012 legislature. The main issue being discussed is the “permanent alimony.”…
Divorce is, at its heart, the end of a marriage, although recently in the state of New Jersey the real conflict seems to begin with the commencement of the divorce procedure. Multiple noticeable instances in New Jersey divorce laws and proceedings have reached the news recently and have garnered heated…
Family Court, and the laws that are upheld within its walls, are forever changing to benefit the best interest of children and to aid in smooth transition and dissolution of marriage. Alimony is one of the areas in which family law is forever changing the most. With so many of…
One of the many issues that arises often during the divorce process is spousal support, also known as alimony or maintenance. Particularly in cases where one spouse makes a significantly larger amount each year, the spousal support can become a high point of discussion. Many who apply for support want…
When a couple decides to dissolve their marriage, the process is not as cut and dry as one might think. Assets, finances, and other factors all come into play when coming to an agreement between spouses. One of the biggest hot button issues when discussing a divorce is that of…
Up until 1979, alimony was only awarded to (ex)wives, and not to husbands. Now, you may think that the times were different and women didn’t really have the rights or means to be able to fully support their husbands once divorced. This is partially correct, but this was also the…
Up until 1979, alimony was only awarded to (ex)wives, and not to husbands. Now, you may think that the times were different and women didn’t really have the rights or means to be able to fully support their husbands once divorced. This is partially correct, but this was also the…
Alimony, or spousal support as it is commonly known as, is the payment of funds from one spouse to another when there is a dissolution of marriage. During the divorce filing and the process itself, a judge will decide on alimony payments and have both parties sign off on all…