Dads Divorce, sponsor Cordell & Cordell and sister site MensDivorce.com have teamed up to present a series of weekly recap videos to keep you informed on the latest news and top stories. This week, Cordell & Cordell linked to an article on CreditCards.com in which Cordell & Cordell family law …
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DadsDivorce LIVE: Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act
The Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act of 2011, which did away with permanent alimony in the state, was hailed as a national model when it passed. Recently, the Massachusetts Supreme Court issued three key decisions regarding the termination of alimony upon retirement or cohabition.
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Question: How can I calculate how much alimony I might have to pay after divorce?
CONTINUE READINGThe Ongoing Problem Of Spousal Support
Spousal support seems destined to remain in a state of perpetual flux. Even the name – alimony/spousal support/spousal maintenance – keeps changing. There are numerous reasons the spousal support system is so complicated – many of them deal with ever-changing gender and marital roles. To understand why the system is …
CONTINUE READINGDadsDivorce LIVE: Reforming Permanent Alimony Laws
In theory, the purpose of alimony should be rehabilitative in that it supports the lower-earning spouse for a length of time so they can gain the required skills and education to become financially independent. Permanent alimony, however, can be crippling to the payor as they are required to support their …
CONTINUE READINGDo You Have To Pay Maintenance During Separation?
Question: My wife wants to separate, but doesn’t want to divorce so she can still receive my benefits. Do I owe her any maintenance or alimony while we are separated or do I only have to pay that if we get divorced?
CONTINUE READINGTerminating Spousal Maintenance Upon Remarriage
Question: What is the legal process regarding terminating spousal maintenance when my ex remarries? Do I need to go to court or can I just stop paying at the time of her marriage?
CONTINUE READINGConsiderations If You Want Temporary Spousal Maintenance
By Erik Carter Cordell & Cordell Divorce Attorney Most states’ divorce laws permit a court to order temporary spousal maintenance (“temporary” meaning “during the pendency of the divorce”). Where I practice, there is no worksheet for calculation for such maintenance, as there is for temporary child support or for contribution …
CONTINUE READINGModifying Maintenance If Large Inheritance Is Received
Question: I pay maintenance/alimony to me ex-wife, who recently received a large inheritance after her father died. As a result, her standard of living is now significantly higher than mine, and I’m still paying her child support and maintenance. Do I have any chance of success in modifying or eliminating …
CONTINUE READINGReceiving Credit For Support Provided During Separation
Question: Will I receive credit for the amount of financial support I am providing to my wife during our separation? I have paying spousal support to her on top of the loans for our vehicles since we separated earlier this year. Will the court look to those payments I have …
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