When a decision to divorce has been made, the next step is determining how you will divorce. There are a few different ways to get a divorce and because every circumstance is unique, which way is best for a couple to divorce is highly individual and depends on many factors. If you have decided to…
People divorce for a multitude of reasons but one of the most common reasons is infidelity. Finding out that your spouse has cheated elicits a lot of emotions including sadness, anger/rage, betrayal, jealousy, and more. Whether it happened long ago or recently, and regardless of your reaction, it is very common for the wronged spouse…
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a component of divorce that many people fear negotiating. Because marriage is a contract, it means that there are financial regulations and rules about dissolving your contract. Whichever spouse earned more money in a year is typically responsible for providing financial support and that amount is determined by…
What is Spousal Maintenance? When you get a divorce, you divide assets between both spouses. But, what if one spouse depends on the earned income of the other spouse to get by? What if one spouse has been a stay-at-home parent for years and has trouble getting back into the workforce? What if one spouse…
My Ex is Living with a Significant Other – Do I Still Have to Pay Spousal Maintenance? If, in your divorce decree, you were ordered to pay spousal maintenance, you may be wondering when you can terminate payments. This will depend on whether or not the spousal maintenance to which you agreed is temporary or…
