Welcome to the complete online alimony guide where you can find information

about alimony, divorce and family law for any state as well as Puerto Rico,

Canada and the District of Columbia.

Alimony laws vary from state to state, and if you are not sure about how much you might have to pay or receive, what your next step should be, or how you are going to make changes to your alimony payments – you can use this free directory to give you the insider information into your states statutes and laws regarding alimony. It is not a substitute for legal advice, nor are you expected to be a lawyer. But, you’ll get solid info, straight from the proverbial horse’s mouth by clicking on your state and following the link.

First: Some background info on alimony you may not be aware of:

Alimony – this is a payment of money that one spouse pays to the other spouse, the ex. This is also called court ordered support, maintenance support and alimony support as well as spousal support.

No matter what state you are from, you can use these links to find where the laws are online. If you find something that you feel pertains to your case in lowering your alimony or in lowering your obligation to pay maintenance fees, take it to your lawyer and inquire about appealing the alimony decision.

There are several types of alimony such as permanent, lump sum, temporary, and rehabilitative. While not all types are considered in all situations, you should know about what can happen in your alimony case so you are best prepared for your future.

Alimony was at one time only paid (by tradition) from the husband to the wife after divorce because she had become accustomed to or relied on his money. There are many situations where either the male or female from the house can now be considered to as the head of the house, and will be required to pay the ex alimony or maintenance payments.


If alimony is awarded it can be in the following methods:

Permanent

Lump sum

Temporary

Rehabilitative

Click on your state for specifics.

A little trick to keep in mind when paying out or relying on alimony payments:

If you are to be paying alimony, you can keep life insurance on your ex so that you can recoup any alimony payments you have made over the years upon their death. This also works in the opposite method as well, if you are receiving alimony, having life insurance on the ex that pays you alimony will allow you to replace the money that they would have paid you if they happen to die.

What factors are most often considered when alimony is being discussed?

How long you were married, How much you are able to earn, the age of both parties, the physical and mental states of both parties, additional income of both parties, if one spouse was a homemaker, and if one spouse supported the other for years.  There are many other topics that will be discussed depending on your situation but these are the most often discussed topics.


 

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