Written by attorney Joshua Robbins, about 1 year ago.
On March 1, 2012 the Alimony Reform Bill of 2011 became law. The new alimony statute brings some much needed clarity to the law by precisely spelling out the different kinds of alimony, time limits... more
Written by attorney Marcia Mavrides, about 1 month ago.
On March 1, 2012, the Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act of 2011 went into effect. If your alimony order predates March 1, 2012, then you may be entitled to modify your alimony order. To determine if... more
Written by attorney David Schachter, about 1 month ago.
Alimony is support for one spouse which is paid by the other. Alimony is considered income, and thus, it is taxable to the receiving party and tax deductible by the paying party. In Georgia divorce... more
Written by attorney Andrew Storie, almost 2 years ago.
Spousal Support, also known as Alimony, is a type of payment for the support and maintenance of a spouse, either by lump sum or on a continuing basis. Alimony - Spousal Support is paid by the... more
Written by attorney Nilo Sanchez, 3 months ago.
Entering the divorce process can be a very difficult and challenging time in a persons life. A divorce is the dissolution of a unique relationship that was once created. The dissolving of this unique... more
Written by attorney Howard Lewis, 6 months ago.
After the divorce is final, the divorce court may order one spouse to pay the other rehabilitative alimony until the spouse has adjusted and established him or herself. This type of alimony award has... more
Written by attorney Howard Lewis, 6 months ago.
When the divorce court awards permanent alimony in a divorce, the award generally continues indefinitely. During the divorce process, the couple can negotiate a permanent alimony award. Alimony could... more
Written by attorney Howard Lewis, 7 months ago.
Alimony in gross is a different sort of alimony that is treated more like a property settlement than traditional alimony payments. Whereas traditional alimony has the express purpose of helping one... more
Written by attorney Nilo Sanchez, 1 day ago.
When divorce as well as otherfamily lawchallenges enter a family's life, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Tampa Family LawAttorney Nilo J. Sanchez, Jr., has extensive legal knowledge and... more
Written by attorney David Canale, over 1 year ago.
A frequent question in Georgia divorces and separate maintenance actions is how much alimony will be received or paid. Unlike child support awards, which are subject to express guidelines, there are... more
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