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Not all marriages last. If your own relationship reached a juncture at which separation and a possible future divorce is the next logical and most appropriate step for you and your spouse, preparing separation papers is in order. The reality is that writing marriage separation papers does not have to be a complicated, complex task for... more »
In most states, when one partner establishes a residence independent from his or her spouse, the couple is considered separated. The rules governing marital separations are established by individual jurisdictions, so the requirements for legal filings, definitions of residence and effects of separation are contingent on the state... more »
It's easy to file for divorce while your spouse is deployed. The process begins in the same way as any other divorce. Understandably, there are some additional considerations that arise from your spouse being both overseas and in active duty military service.
The Service Members Civil Relief Act (SCRA) applies to anyone who's been... more »
Legal separation is not just one spouse moving out of the marriage home. It involves the authority of the court behind a plan for how the partners will divide some or all of their assets, and any obligation on the part of one spouse to make payments in support of the other. A separate maintenance agreement is the document that sets... more »
Divorce can breed financial instability in one or both parties. It can be a costly process, and sometimes, the stakes are high. Knowing what you are financially entitled to in a divorce and pursuing it can save you from future financial stress. more »
When a husband and wife separate, the parties may agree that one will pay the other alimony,...
Divorce is never easy, but sometimes it can be resolved with a trial or legal separation. This...
One of the hardest things for any family to go through is divorce. For those looking for some...
When a couple decides to divorce, it's common for one party to seek alimony. This is an amount of money they receive every month to keep them in... more »
Alimony, or "spousal support," goes a long way towards easing the transition from married to divorced. It is an income paid to one spouse by the... more »
Paying alimony helps the former spouse who needs money for her education, health reasons, financial support and so forth. It is a part of the... more »
When you are going through a divorce, it is difficult to discuss any subject. Alimony is even more difficult to discuss. You are ending your... more »
Unlike child support, there is no formula to calculate alimony in the State of Florida. Alimony calculations are left up to the Court’s... more »
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is designed to offer the spouse with lower income financial support by awarding them a portion of the... more »
Alimony, maintenance or spousal support is an obligation established by divorce law in many countries. This obligation is based on the premise that both spouses have an absolute obligation to support each other during their marriage (or civil union) unless they are legally separated. In many instances, the obligation to support may continue after separation or divorce.
History
The earliest example of alimony is mentioned in the first recorded code of laws in the world; the code of Ur-Nammu. In it, a man who divorced his wife was supposed to pay her a mina (sixty silver shekels) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Code_of_Ur-Nammu .
Historically, alimony arose as a result of the indissoluble nature of marriage in western culture. Because divorce was rare, husband and wife remained married after their physical separation and the husbands obligation to support his wife continued. With the growing view that men and women should be treated equally, the law recognized that both husbands and wives owed each other a similar duty of support. Accordingly, courts now may order either the husband or wife to pay alimony.
Reckoning
Once dissolution proceedings commence, either party may seek interim or pendente lite support during the course of the litigation.
Where a divorce or dissolution of marriage (civil union) is granted, either party may ask for post-marital alimony. It is not an absolute right, but may be granted, the amount and terms varying with the circumstances. If one party is already receiving support at the time of the divorce, the previous order is not automatically continued (although this can be requested), as the arguments for support during and after the marriage can be different.
Unless the parties agree on the terms of their divorce in a binding written instrument, the court will make a determination based on the legal argument and the testimony submitted by both parties. This can be modified at any future date based on a c read more at » http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alimony
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