Massachusetts courts consider multiple factors when determining alimony, including the length of marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, contributions to the marriage, and the standard of living established...
Category: Alimony
During a divorce, the idea of paying alimony can feel overwhelming- especially if you believe your ex doesn’t truly need financial support. It’s common to feel frustrated or even suspicious if your spouse appears to...
Divorce is complicated, but divorce when disability is involved can be even more complicated. Disability can significantly influence alimony, as it may affect a person’s ability to work, earn income, and meet financial...
For some people, alimony is a financial lifeline that allows them to make ends meet, especially in the early years after the financial disruption of divorce. It is understandable, then, that those receiving alimony would be...
Many people going through divorce have heard of the terms “alimony” and “child support,” but they can be confused about exactly what these terms refer to. Even those who understand the difference can have questions...
After a divorce, you may have been ordered to pay alimony. The justification for alimony is to help bridge the financial gap between the former partner’s married life and their post-divorce situation. If the paying spouse...
Alimony, also known as spousal support, often plays a central role in high net-worth divorces, where the financial stakes are significantly higher and more complex than in divorces where less money is in play. When one spouse...
Job loss is often an inevitable part of life, whether due to layoffs, company downsizing, or other reasons. When you lose your job and are unable to meet your financial obligations, including court-ordered alimony payments,...