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 …
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Question: Is alimony required in divorce?
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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 …
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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.
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Question: I recently separated from my wife after five years of marriage and she is pursuing child and spousal support. I received documentation from her attorney stating I owe $1,000 per month in spousal support and another $800 in child support. That is well more than I can reasonably afford. …
CONTINUE READINGQuestion: Will I have to pay spousal support forever on a marriage that lasted 15 years? I make $100,000 and my ex-wife makes $35,000.
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Question: How is alimony affected by cohabitation? I have evidence to prove my ex is living with another man, but they are not married.
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Question: My spouse has been committing adultery for years. Will that come into play during our divorce? Also, I am disabled and receive medical insurance through my spouse. How will that play out during the case?
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Question: I have been divorced for nearly 40 years. About nine years ago I quit paying alimony because my financial status changed. My wife is also much better off financially than me. Would I be able to have the alimony vacated? What about the previous nine years?
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Massachusetts is one of several states to reform its outdated alimony reforms.
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