The present day term for alimony is spousal support. This can be awarded to either spouse in a divorce proceeding depending on need, length of the marriage, the role of the parties in the marriage and ability to pay. If both parties are self sufficient alimony is not awarded. It may be awarded temporarily while one gets the necessary training or education to become self-sufficient.
The original awards for alimony were granted under early English Common Law when women were not allowed to work and were kept in a state of dependency by their husband's and the law. The courts recognized that they had to allow women to separate from their husbands in serious cases of abuse or abandonment. Although divorce was rarely allowed, alimony was awarded because the wife had no way to support herself and her children. Men were forced to support the wives they had abused or abandoned. A married women (most women) had no way to earn a living and all her property was under the control of her husband. She owned nothing and had no legal existence outside the marriage.
As time progressed, alimony was a means to equalize financial resources between the parties since traditionally a woman supported her husband's education and career and could in no way match the earning power he developed with her help and support.
Alimony is not something you can simply apply for. In fact, most marriages that end in divorce do not involve alimony at all. You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options under your state laws. The decision will eventually be up to a judge.
Alimony is granted as part of a divorce proceeding. Alimony arrangements are generally agreed to by divorcing spouses in their marital settlement agreement or by court order by the court with jurisdiction over the divorce.
Where the former spouse-payor proves to the court that a change in circumstances on the part of the former spouse-payee has occurred such that it should no longer be lawful that the former spouse-payor should continue to be required to pay.
You need to consult with an attorney who can review your situation and explain your options under your state laws.
The only way to get spousal support is to have a judge award the support during a divorce. An attorney can help you file the necessary paperwork for spousal support.
You don't deserve a dime if you cheated, but unfortunately it is possible depending on the laws of your state. You should get a (really good) lawyer to argue why you "deserve" alimony.
It depends on the wording of the alimony decree. Generally, the alimony and the Social Security are independent of one another.
No. Alimony is ordered as part of the dissolution of a marriage. Unmarried partners are not entitled to alimony. See related question link.No. Alimony is ordered as part of the dissolution of a marriage. Unmarried partners are not entitled to alimony. See related question link.No. Alimony is ordered as part of the dissolution of a marriage. Unmarried partners are not entitled to alimony. See related question link.No. Alimony is ordered as part of the dissolution of a marriage. Unmarried partners are not entitled to alimony. See related question link.
the man has to pay the wife alimony :)
In the US, alimony terminates upon death. If there is back alimony due that's a different matter.
Alimony is when two people are divorced and one has to pay the other to help maintain their style of living. Alimony Lawyers are good for helping one of the divorcees get the alimony they deserve or even more.
One can find information about different alimony attorneys from websites like legalmatch. One can also read up on the different types of alimony payments, like rehabilitative alimony, lump sum support, or permanent alimony.
There is no such ratio as to the years of marriage and amount of alimony. Generally the alimony is decided as per case to case. It also depends upon the demand of alimony. If one needs to inquire about alimony they can look for Siddhartha Shah and Associates on the following details. Phone: 093222 86663 Email: lawyersidd
Either spouse may be required to pay alimony after a divorce.
No, a veteran will not have to pay alimony out of their VA pay.
Alimony is determined after the application of the person who wants alimony. The alimony is decided after checking the assets and liabilities of both the parties. And whether the person asking for alimony is really in need and unable to maintain himself/herself. If you need a good lawyer I shall suggest you to approach Siddhartha Shah And Associates. As they have great experience in field of divorce, alimony, maintenance, etc You can call them on : 093222 86663 to clear you doubts or email your problems on lawyersidd.
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