Posts in Alimony

Alimony, or maintenance, is financial support that one spouse pays to the other to help them acclimate to their new routine due to divorce. Alimony can be ordered to be paid only during the divorce process or after for some time as well, depending on how long it will take for the supported spouse to become financially stable on...

Divorce is an incredibly tumultuous experience, especially when it could force you to lose your financial stability. For men, there is an added concern of whether the family court system will treat them fairly. There are many stereotypes around gender roles in relationships, but legally, men have just as much right to alimony (also known as spousal support) in...

One of the most common concerns for individuals going through a divorce is whether alimony will be part of the divorce agreement. Alimony has two basic purposes: to make sure one spouse does not walk away with all the marital assets and funds and to prevent inequalities in terms of each spouse’s future standard of living. Whether you were...