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Washington Divorce law views spousal maintenance on the basis of what is called the "economic partnership model". However, it usually focusses on the length of the marriage. If the marriage is less than five years you very rarely get maintenance. The only time I see maintenance/alimony awarded in marriages less than five years is where one party is unemployed or would end up on the street if their partner just left them. Even in those cases, the awarded at temporary orders reads something like: "The [husband/wife] shall pay to the wife maintenance in an amount of $500 for six months or until the wife secures full-time employment. If full-time employment has not been found in 6 months the [husband/wife] may petition the court for an extension but only for good cause shown." I have written orders like that many many times. At the temporary orders stage the judge or commissioner makes his or her ruling and says "Counsel, Write up the Orders". Tradition has it that the primarily prevailing party draws them up, although sometimes a lawyer much older than you will assume that he or she will do the honors. We then often times have to go back in and argue over them. But that is usually if the attorneys either don't know each other or one is inexperienced. As lawyers we also sit in the back of the courtroom and wait for our case to be called. During that time we talk with other attorneys about their cases or watch how the judges and commissioners decide other cases in Family Court.
On the other hand marriages longer than 20 years almost always do involve some form of maintenance, or "evening out" of the income and assets over time. The goal of the Court in such long-term marriages is mainly to maintain the parties financial standing at the same level for a considerable time after the marriage.
Spousal maintenance in Washington has traditionally been defined by an oft-quoted (and legally cited) bar journal article by Judge Windsor.It has been cited in many Washington divorce Supreme court cases.
Recently, there has been discussion regarding a new metaphor. A recent (2006) Washington state Bar Journal article discusses the subject. To read the article click here. Maintenance can be highly discretionary and the cases I have dealt with
on appeal have been difficult to overturn. That is basically the general concensus: the Judge or Commissioner must have really, really screwed up before they overturn it. Yes, you are thinking the right thing: it is very important to win at the lower levels. Don't sit back and comfort yourself that "If they make the wrong decision I can just appeal." This is not tax or corporate law. There are fewer analytical rules to follow.
AnswerI am almost positive that Washington is an alimony state because my 2nd husband pays for alimony and child support. And Washington is a state where the spouse who does not have custody of the minor children has to pay for half of the extra curriculum activities. That is in addition to child support. At least that is what my-soon-to-be ex-husband told me.
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Can a men receive alimony check during a divorce?
Alimony, if awarded, is part of the divorce decree and so it is not awarded during the divorce proceeding. If the court deems it appropriate and necessary temporary support can be awarded during the divorce process.
In Illinois what rights does a spouse have after 2 years for alimony?
The chances that someone will be awarded alimony after a 2-year marriage are slim.
Is there alimony for unmarried co-inhabitant couples in Florida?
Alimony is for spouses so if you weren't married (and Florida does not recognize common law marriage) then you're not a spouse and therefore do not qualify for alimony. You could *possibly* sue for palimony (it's like alimony, but with unmarried couples who cohabited instead of spouses), but it's rarely awarded in any state.
Can you ask for alimony and child support and if granted alimony how long are you entitledto receive it?
Alimony, or spousal maintenance, is typically awarded for a fairly short time, while the spouse completes a plan for self-sufficiency.
Does alimony apply in a Louisiana divorce case?
Yes alimony can be awarded in a divorce in Louisana if the judge agrees. Alimony can also be done two ways, as a temporary support for short term or long term if its necessary.
If you marry someone then divorce them do you get their job allowances for like the rest of your life?
Alimony can be awarded permanently in certain situations. For example, a couple who has been married for more than 15 years and where one party is entirely dependent upon the other may be a case for permanent alimony payments. Alimony is not, however, guaranteed by any law and is entirely dependent on the situation and divorce proceedings. More commonly in divorce, no alimony is awarded at all, let alone a permanent alimony.
Can child support take money from a law suit awarded from a hospital in Washington state?
yes
Can you receive alimony from Nigerian who lives in nigeria and you are American in us if the state you married in has alimony laws?
NO
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.
In Florida if you were awarded temporary alimony and your husband won't pay what are your options?
Type your answer here..Take him back to court.
Can one get alimony if a marriage is annulled?
Some states allow you to receive temporary alimony while the case is pending in court, however, you cannot receive alimony after the annulment has been granted. This is because an annulment declares the marriage to be "void" and erases it as if it never existed under the law. Spousal support cannot be awarded if no valid marriage existed. If you believe you will need spousal support, you may prefer to file for divorce or legal separation as alimony may be awarded in both of these cases.
How long does alimony last in California?
Alimony in California is determined by presiding Judges and officials. Alimony, of course, is mainly awarded to mothers with dependent children. These mothers, of course, have divorced their husbands, or have been abandoned or estranged by the biological fathers of their children. In order to receive alimony, however, the mother has to prove hardship and not be in a position of financial advantage. This course of action will be determined by the mother's attorney or legal representative.
