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Yes. Alimony is also called spousal support. Alimony is money paid to the ex-spouse who earns less. You can read more about it at the related link.
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Can an unemployed wife in Florida get alimony and spousal support if she has two small children and is pregnant with the third child?
Alimony and Spousal Support are the same thing. If you're awarded custody of the children, you'll receive child support. But alimony has nothing to do with whether or …not you have children.
What is Indiana law on spousal support and alimony if wife has no income?
The state of Indiana does not have alimony. Spousal support must meet the following guidelines: IC 31-15-7-2 Findings concerning maintenance Sec. 2. A court may make …the following findings concerning maintenance: (1) If the court finds a spouse to be physically or mentally incapacitated to the extent that the ability of the incapacitated spouse to support himself or herself is materially affected, the court may find that maintenance for the spouse is necessary during the period of incapacity, subject to further order of the court. (2) If the court finds that: (A) a spouse lacks sufficient property, including marital property apportioned to the spouse, to provide for the spouse's needs; and (B) the spouse is the custodian of a child whose physical or mental incapacity requires the custodian to forgo employment; the court may find that maintenance is necessary for the spouse in an amount and for a period of time that the court considers appropriate. (3) After considering: (A) the educational level of each spouse at the time of marriage and at the time the action is commenced; (B) whether an interruption in the education, training, or employment of a spouse who is seeking maintenance occurred during the marriage as a result of homemaking or child care responsibilities, or both; (C) the earning capacity of each spouse, including educational background, training, employment skills, work experience, and length of presence in or absence from the job market; and (D) the time and expense necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to enable the spouse who is seeking maintenance to find appropriate employment; a court may find that rehabilitative maintenance for the spouse seeking maintenance is necessary in an amount and for a period of time that the court considers appropriate, but not to exceed three (3) years from the date of the final decree. ---------------------- Spousal support is not a given and must meet one of the critera listed above. The total amount between child support and spousal support cannot exceed 50% of the obliger's income.
How is spousal support calculated?
there are many factors to be considered : Length of marriage What each person needs What each person pays and can pay Whether having job makes it har…d to take care of children Age and health of both people Debts and property Whether either spouse received help with education, training career, or professional liscence. Whether there was any domestic violence. Whether either was affected by un-employment tax impact of spousal support
How do you get spousal support?
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.
What is the difference between alimony and spousal support?
There is no difference between them, other than it's two different terms for the same thing.
What are the penalties for not paying spousal support?
You may be eligable for thrree hots and a cot!
What is retroactive spousal support?
Often, the issues arises about the payment of spousal support for the period of time between the date of separation and the signing of the separation agreement or a cour…t order. This is called retroactive spousal support. more info: http://www.freecanadiandivorcelegalinfo.com/?page_id=44
Does a woman have to pay a man spousal support alimony?
It is rare but if the Woman is the supporting spouse she can end up paying alimony. EG: Madonna and Guy Ritchie
Is spousal support tax deductible?
Spousal support payments would not be deductible on your income tax return. Only Alimony payments would be deductible on your 1040 income tax return.
What are the rquriements for spousal support?
"requirements" ... these vary by jurisdiction but typically spousal support is temporary, to give the spouse opportunity to become self-sufficient.
Can spousal support be garnished from retirement?
This depends on the State law.
When can spousal support be terminated?
The termination of spousal support is determined by the court and is generally set forth in the separation agreement that is incorporated into the divorce decree. You need to …review the decree. The termination of spousal support is determined by the court and is generally set forth in the separation agreement that is incorporated into the divorce decree. You need to review the decree. The termination of spousal support is determined by the court and is generally set forth in the separation agreement that is incorporated into the divorce decree. You need to review the decree. The termination of spousal support is determined by the court and is generally set forth in the separation agreement that is incorporated into the divorce decree. You need to review the decree.
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What is a spousal support lawyer?
"A spousal support lawyer is an attorney who mediates between the parties and makes sure that everything is done legally, professionally and amicably when spousal support (ali…mony) is part of a divorce settlement."
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Is spousal support considered income?
yes
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Can you get spousal support without divorce?
If you're in the US, you might be able to get temporary spousal support during a legal separation (I say 'might', because spousal support is not always awarded).
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Can you still get spousal support if you were not married?
Probably not, the person under most U.S. state laws would not be considered a spouse if they were not legally married. There are a few states that still recognize common law m…arriages. However, the qualifications for such a union are established by the laws of those states and can be quite complicated.
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Where can one get a spousal support?
Spousal support can be granted during divorce proceedings in a court of law. Spousal support is often issued to the spouse either not working, or the spouse working the least… amount and is dependent upon the other for basic needs such as food, shelter, and vehicle expenses.