Alimony

Some divorce cases, especially high-asset divorce cases, may have alimony payments as a component of the divorce. If you are facing the prospect of having to pay alimony, you might consider a lump sum payment instead of having to get roped into making monthly...

In the previous blog post, we discussed how alimony can affect your taxes. For people who are going through a divorce, alimony is sometimes a consideration but it isn't guaranteed. There are certain points that are considered when the court is determining if alimony...

When you are getting a divorce, the question of alimony might come up. If this is the case with your divorce, you should understand some points about alimony and how it affects your taxes. This can be an important consideration during the negotiations if you are going...

Typically, alimony in Florida is used when a spouse is dependent on the other spouse financially. At the time of the divorce, that spouse may not have the means to support himself or herself. This is especially true when the person quits a career to get married and...

When you get a divorce, you will likely go from two incomes to one or from one income to no income. That doesn't mean that your expenses are going to go down at all. Instead, you will have normal expenses plus legal fees and other expenses associated with the divorce...

Alimony and spousal support are some of the most adversarial issues you may face during your divorce. While many people understand the need for child support, having to pay your ex-spouse money is not as easy to swallow. While under the current Florida laws, permanent...

Whether or not you qualify for alimony or spousal support can be a confusing subject when it comes to divorce. Even once you figure out if alimony is an option, there's still the matter of how much to be decided. It's no surprise that this can be a contentious issue...

Alimony is one aspect of divorce that many couples disagree about and end up needing to have the courts step in and decide. While your attorney will handle the filings and court proceedings involved in your case, there are some things you can do to prepare for a...

Spousal support payments are sometimes included in a divorce settlement. Last week, we discussed what information you should keep regarding your alimony payments. Making sure that you keep vital information is necessary because of how certain issues, such as tax...

Divorce settlements sometimes require that one person pays spousal support to the other person. If this is one of the terms of your divorce, it is vital that you keep appropriate records regarding the payments for a variety of reasons.Why should I keep accurate and...