Alimony, or spousal maintenance, is typically awarded for a fairly short time, while the spouse completes a plan for self-sufficiency.
You will have to file taxes to report the alimony. If you receive a form reporting the disability you will need to file this as well.
NO
That equality does not apply
Yes, alimony can still be collected if a person gets engaged. Once the marriage takes place, the alimony will be stopped.
Typically, alimony is reserved for those who have married for about 10 years or more. However, you need to views the laws on alimony for your state. http://www.helpyourselfdivorce.com/alimony.html
If the parents are getting divorced, you might be able to get spousal support ("alimony" or "maintenance") for a brief period to allow you to become self-sufficient.
Mass divorce laws can have significant implications on the issue of alimony by potentially increasing the number of individuals eligible to receive alimony payments and the amount of financial support required to be paid. This can lead to a higher financial burden on individuals who are required to pay alimony, as well as potential changes in the overall structure and enforcement of alimony laws.
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 Massachusetts, you generally need to be married for at least 5 years to be eligible for alimony.
No. You have income.
A state court order must say military retirement pay is part of the alimony can a former spouse receive a portion. No Federal law says a former spouse is entitled to the pay as part of alimony.