Note that after 2018, that will no longer be
the case as alimony payments will no longer be considered taxable income to the recipient as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Not exact matches
In a contested divorce
case, the parties disagree on one or several issues, such
as property division,
alimony, custody and visitation, or child support, and must therefore go to trial.
Under the previous rules, the spouse seeking maintenance bore the burden of proof
as to both the need to receive payments and the ability of the other spouse to pay them, both during the divorce
case and
as a limited, temporary or long - term
alimony award
as part of the divorce decree.
Maybe I'm cynical, but when the December 2014 roster listed Ricigliano v. Ricigliano
as a
case in which the issue was whether the family court erred in failing to award a husband permanent periodic
alimony I figured the South Carolina appellate courts had finally found a
case in which they would approve an award of rehabilitative
alimony.
We will help guide you through a divorce or custody
case and handle all related issues, such
as child custody, child support and
alimony (spousal support).
Attorney Catheline Georges focuses her practice on family law
as an associate at Owenby Law, P.A. Due to her commitment to helping others, she provides experienced legal counsel for individuals moving through difficult and complex
cases involving matters related to divorce, child custody, child support,
alimony, paternity, and adoption.
Our NYC divorce attorneys handle the most difficult and complex divorce and family law matters such
as cases involving complex division of property and assets, child custody disputes, contested
alimony and child support, and division of pension plans and retirement funds.
In Pennsylvania,
alimony is regarded
as a secondary remedy awarded in
cases where the division of marital property does not provide sufficient economic resources to enable a dependent spouse to achieve self - support through appropriate employment.
When Your Ex Doesn't Pay Support
As Required When spousal maintenance (aka
Alimony) is awarded, whether through settlement or at trial, most clients believe they can close the book on that particular chapter of their
case.
Our services encompass all areas of California Family Law, including divorce, child custody, spousal support (formerly known
as alimony), prenuptial agreements and second opinions for complex
cases.
Also know
as temporary hearings, is designed to resolve issues such
as, (temporary child support and / or
alimony, temporary custody of children, use of assets, who pays what bills, where the parties are going to reside pending the resolution of the divorce
case, etc.) while the divorce is pending.
In some
cases, such
as when a spouse is considered unreliable, a court might order lump - sum
alimony, which is a one - time payment.
First, I can serve
as the mediator, in which
case I would not represent either you or your spouse but instead would serve
as a neutral guide to assist the two of you in resolving issues of child support,
alimony, custody, property distribution, and all of the other issues that will be involved in your particular
case.
While the law on cohabitation in
alimony cases varies from state to state, cohabitation typically involves not only living together but also exhibiting behavior one would expect to see coming from married couples, for example, going grocery shopping for each other, sharing vehicles, going out together, taking care of each other's pets and eating together
as a couple.
The parties work with a mediator to reach resolution on all issues in their
case such
as custody, parenting time, child support,
alimony and distribution of their assets and debt.
Complex
cases with several special issues, such
as multiple pieces of real estate, businesses, retirement and pension transfers, lump sum or periodic
alimony, extensive debt, tax liability, college or special need expenses,
as well
as others, may cost more.
However, SAPCR
cases do not address common legal separation issues, such
as property division or
alimony payments.
While the facts of each
case are determinative of the outcome, at least now there is better guidance or all concerned
as to when
alimony is appropriate, how much should be paid, when it should end, and under what conditions
alimony can be terminated, suspended or modified.
Whether you chose the path of Collaborative Divorce or litigation, the same NJ statues, laws, and
case precedent applies
as relates to
alimony, child support, child custody, parenting time / visitation, and division of assets also known
as equitable distribution.
A divorce
case in California may include an order for spousal support, also known
as alimony.
However,
as the New Jersey Supreme Court stated in the
case of Mani v. Mani, 183 N.J. 70 (2005), in a
case where the spouse claiming the right to
alimony engages in fault which affects the parties» economic life, the fault may be considered in the calculation of
alimony.
When you file and serve a petition in a Florida family law
case that involves financial issues such
as child support,
alimony, or the division of property in debts, a clock starts ticking.
Many times people will try to navigate these divorce waters by themselves, and while that certainly can be done, if there are truly important issues that need to be determined, such
as those related to potential
alimony, child support, parental responsibility and timesharing, then in almost all
cases, you will want to retain an attorney to protect your rights, your finances, and most importantly, your children.