Credit For Marital Home Mortgage Payments

If you are going through a divorce, do not pay expenses for your soon-to-be-ex-wife, such as marital home mortgage payments, and expect the court to give you credit for it later. The following case study example is loosely based on the facts from a recently released Appellate Court decision in …

3 Lessons To Learn From Jeff Bezos’ Divorce

The celebrity divorce of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie after 25 years of marriage has generated thousands of news headlines as legal experts are weighing in on what might happen to their $137 billion fortune. This split will go down as one of the most expensive divorces …

How To Minimize Divorce Damage And Speed Your Recovery

The road to divorce recovery is typically long and arduous. Family court is set up in a way that tends to breed conflict, making amicable breakups tough to accomplish. Unfortunately, the divorce process tends to be even more challenging for men and fathers. So many guys end up with alimony …

The Unexpected Factors That Drive Up The Cost Of Divorce

There are many questions that run through your head as you are preparing for divorce. One thing everyone wants to know is what the final cost of divorce will end up being.

Is Alimony Always Required In Divorce?

Question: Is alimony required in divorce?

Men’s Divorce Podcast: Factors Considered When Modifying Alimony

Each month, the Cordell & Cordell Men’s Divorce Podcast features an in-depth discussion on specific issues that affect men going through divorce. On this month’s episode, Cordell & Cordell CEO/Managing Partner Scott Trout is joined by divorce attorneys to discuss the ins and outs of modifying alimony or spousal maintenance. They discuss …

Men Shouldn’t Fear Asking For Alimony

Are you afraid of asking for alimony or spousal support because you’re a man? Because you shouldn’t be.

Video: Factors That Determine Alimony

One of the primary factors a court considers when determining whether or not a party in divorce is to pay alimony or spousal support is the financial needs of the other spouse.

Men’s Divorce Podcast: Taking Advantage Of Mediation

Each month, the Cordell & Cordell Men’s Divorce Podcast features an in-depth discussion on specific issues that affect men going through the divorce process.

Can I Waive Alimony While Unemployed?

Question: I recently lost my job. Can I waive my monthly alimony payments while I am unemployed?