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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,…

Can my spouse end our marriage without me?

Deciding to divorce is not something spouses always do together. Often, one person decides to divorce, and the other person eventually consents, or at least comes to terms with it. However, there are also situations where the other person does not accept the…

How a previous marriage can affect a new one

It can take time to cope with divorce and move forward. However, most people eventually start new relationships. When one of these relationships gets serious, remarriage could be the next step. If you are currently thinking about remarrying, your ex may be the…

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!)…

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