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Tips for talking about spousal support

Spousal support can provide critical financial resources for someone after a couple divorces or separates. However, it can be a heated topic, so it can be helpful to consider some tips before you and your partner or soon-to-be-ex talk about it. One thing…

Dispelling myths about spousal support

Spousal support is a legal issue that people might hear about from friends or tabloids. This second-hand or anecdotal evidence can make it easy to pass on misinformation, which can wind up causing confusion and conflict if you face this issue yourself. Below,…

What goes into determining spousal support?

Receiving financial maintenance after divorce can be critical to someone who was financially dependent on their spouse. Spousal support (a.k.a. "Alimony") can also ensure a divorce does not financially devastate one person more than the other.  (But don't tell that to support payors!)…

What to know about calculating spousal support

Who can receive spousal support?Any spouse can request spousal support during a divorce. This includes men, women, people who have been married for five years, and people who have been married for 50 years. However, spousal support is not granted in every case.…

FAMILY LAW AND RETIREMENT – CAN I EVER RETIRE?

There is a fair amount out there on the web about spousal support and retirement. My colleagues discuss the leading cases quite intelligently. I recommend that you read what they have to say. I am going to distill down the current wisdom based…

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