Alimony Legal Guides (28 found)

Written by Avvo Staff
When a divorce is finalized both parties are legally bound by all decisions, whether agreed to between the divorcing parties, through mediation, or in court.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation.

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The grounds for divorce are Washington State’s legal reasons for which a marriage can be dissolved.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Washington

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A uniform premarital agreement is a premarital agreement that is consistent in every state that offers it.
Posted about 1 year ago in Marriage / Prenuptials. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Avvo Staff
A separation agreement is a legally binding contract between a husband and wife that resolves all issues when a couple legally separates, including property division, child custody, child support and alimony.
10 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

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Since most states lean toward granting no-fault divorce, proving adultery in court has become rather dated. There are a few cases where proving adultery may be an advantage in a divorce case, such as when a non-adultery clause in a prenuptial agreement is involved.
Posted 4 months ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

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If you are splitting up with your spouse, know your rights. A legal separation would officially settle questions about assets and ongoing financial, custody, and child support issues.
3 of 3 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago.

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Collaborative divorce is often simpler, quicker to achieve, cheaper, and less acrimonious than a traditional divorce trial.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Divorce / Separation. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Kelly Kathrene Spegon
Determining the appropriate child support payment amount and method can seem daunting, but having a good understanding of the process is invaluable.
8 of 10 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Child Support. Jurisdiction: Florida