Yes.
Only a few states allow for permanent alimony because such an institution is generally frowned upon. As of this writing, only 3 states in America allow for permanent alimony, which are Massachusetts, Mississippi and Tennessee. The reason why many states fell out of favor with this is because permanent alimony was deemed too harmful to the payer and prevented the payer from beginning a new life. Were the payer to remarry and have children, the financial burden would be detrimental to the new family (which are now victims of the permanent alimony).
Not in this day and age.
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.
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.
No. You have income.
You bet! You can get taken to court for not paying. I don't believe that you can chapter 7 it either.
Yes, in Pennsylvania, you can garnish monthly alimony payments to collect on a civil judgment. You would need to follow the proper legal procedures and obtain a court order to garnish the payments. It's advisable to consult with a lawyer to ensure you follow the correct steps.
Permanent alimony is the simplest type of spousal support, providing fixed monthly payments from one spouse to another for the life of the spouse with a few provisions. Typically, permanent alimony ends when either spouse dies or when the receiving spouse remarries. If the receiving spouse were to come into a large amount of money, alleviating the need for alimony, that could also be cause to have the alimony order lifted or at least reduced. In addition, permanent alimony can usually be modified under certain circumstances such as a change in income for either spouse or an illness or unforeseen emergency. The adjustment can be permanent or temporary and can go up or down, depending upon the circumstances fueling the modification, depending on specific state law and depending on the terms of the divorce decree.
No, both are exempt from garnishment by a judgment creditor . Please note, the judgment debtor must claim the allowed exemptions they are not automatically granted by the court.
What's the criteria in becoming judgment proof in California. I lost everything and only living on SSA and Alimony...thanks. I am a senior over 71 and can't find work but being threatened with liens.
Not by a judgment creditor. They are subject to garnishment for child support, federal tax arrearages and in some cases spousal maintenance (alimony).
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