In order for alimony to be waived in the event of a divorce without dispute, it must be brought up and agreed to in a prenuptial agreement. Both spouses usually have a right to alimony, but that right does not…
In order for alimony to be waived in the event of a divorce without dispute, it must be brought up and agreed to in a prenuptial agreement. Both spouses usually have a right to alimony, but that right does not…
Obviously, it is would be difficult to make alimony payments if you are bankrupt – in fact, it makes it near impossible. As many divorcing couples know, alimony is what is known as a nondischargeable form of debt. This means…
Historically, when men were the predominant “breadwinners” in a typical family, it was often the case that, in a divorce, the husband would pay what is known as spousal support to the wife. Spousal support is a financial help that…
The purpose of alimony or spousal support is to limit the economic effects of a divorce proceeding. It is granted to the unemployed or lower-wage-earning spouse as a source of continuing income. The court is aware that there are countless,…
The rules regarding spousal maintenance, otherwise known as alimony in divorce law, has gone through a tremendous change last 2015. Last September 2015, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a huge divorce law overhaul that has since gone into effect October 25th….