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Understanding Interim Financial Relief

When parties separate in anticipation of divorce, there are several key financial considerations that must be addressed at the outset. Who’s staying in the residence? Who’s paying support to whom, what, if anything, do we do...more

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Apples to Oranges – Pendente Lite Support vs. Support After Trial

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One of the universal themes in divorce matters is that the court is supposed to try to maintain the status quo while the case is pending. In many cases where there is barely enough money to go around to support an intact...more

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Are Mortgage Rates and High Rents the Catalyst to “Quiet Quitting?”

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We have been reading recently about a new life phenomenon called “quiet quitting.” Essentially the concept is that one or both spouses are done with the relationship but neither has the energy or the resources to move on...more

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Massachusetts Appeals Court Sheds Light on Double-Dipping in Trethewey v. Trethewey Divorce Settlement

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While it is standard practice that an asset will be valued and divided in a divorce, what happens when the same asset that was divided between spouses is also used to generate income for support? In such divorce cases, a...more

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D.C. Passes New Law Authorizing Divorces with NO Waiting Period and Expanding Relief Available to Spouses

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While many of us were struggling to keep recent New Year’s resolutions going, new laws went into effect on January 26, 2024 that altered the landscape of divorce in the District of Columbia....more

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Could Your Spouse’s Income Be Suffering “Jet Lag?”

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Since not many of us live in the private aircraft world we will keep this blog mercifully short. The Wall Street Journal on Friday April 12 reported on an audit of Boeing’s deployment of their fleet of executive aircraft....more

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Consideration of “Savings for a Rainy Day” Deemed Appropriate in Determining Amount of Alimony

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It has long been disputed whether alimony paid from one spouse to another should allow the recipient to save for a rainy day. The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts weighed in on that issue for the first time on March 7,...more

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My Lawyer Won’t Do My Prenup. What’s That About?

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My colleague Jessica Kitain wrote last month (2/14) about the basics of what goes into a premarital/prenuptial agreement. Today we fielded an inquiry about some of the stickier questions that often go unnoticed yet merit some...more

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Prenuptial Agreement Series (Part 1): Do I Need a Prenup?

A prenuptial agreement, or “prenup”, is a contract or agreement between prospective spouses made in contemplation and advance of marriage. A common misconception is that prenups are only needed if you are a celebrity or have...more

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Will My Alimony Obligation Last Forever?

In the State of New Jersey, a dependent spouse who primarily relied upon the other spouse’s income to maintain the marital standard of living may be entitled to alimony as a part of an overall resolution of their divorce...more

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I Don’t Appreciate Your Alleged Depreciation

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In Iowa, child and spousal support (alimony) amounts are mainly determined by each party’s income. But income is not the whole story. Parties may deduct certain qualified expenses, resulting in a lower income amount used in...more

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Make Them Pay: Iowa Alimony

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Under Iowa law, alimony, also known as spousal support, refers to the financial help provided by one spouse to the other following a divorce or separation. It addresses the economic disparity that can arise when one spouse...more

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Are Your Adult Kids What is Busting Your Budget? An Experian Study Says You are Not Alone.

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We have recently encountered an issue where one former spouse is pursuing a reduction in alimony based upon a significant reduction in commissioned income. In exploring this issue, there is not a great deal of appellate...more

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Spousal Support vs. Alimony Pendente Lite vs. Alimony in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, a financially dependent party may receive spousal support, alimony pendente lite, and/or alimony from their current or former spouse. While these terms are often conflated, the awards each have a unique...more

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Major Shift in Ohio Law Now Permits Postnuptial Agreements

In a major shift in Ohio law, Ohio spouses are now legally permitted to enter into postnuptial agreements as of March 23, 2023. After a long history (more than 130 years) of rejecting postnuptial agreements, Ohio joins 48...more

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Understanding Reconciliation in Divorce

Anytime a person is considering filing for a divorce, it is an important decision. There are families, finances and emotions involved in the process. Even when a divorce has been filed, the filing party can request a...more

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New Guidance on the Intersection of Alimony and Child Support

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The Massachusetts alimony statute provides that when alimony is set, the court shall exclude from the calculation gross income, which the court has already considered for setting a child support order.  Effectively, this has...more

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Special Considerations for Divorces Involving Middle-Aged and Older Americans: Part 1

PART 1: SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE, AND ADULT CHILDREN - In recent years, the growth in the divorce rate among middle-aged and older American couples has been an interesting trend that many researchers have...more

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Losing Your Job During a Divorce – A Cautionary Tale About Quitting While You’re Ahead

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One of the more difficult scenarios to deal with during a divorce is when the higher earner who will likely have to pay alimony and child support, loses her/his job through no fault of their own. The problem is exacerbated...more

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Marital Lifestyle is the Standard for Pendente Lite Alimony Too

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Under the guise of the concept that “it costs more to live in two houses than it does one” or “when parties are living separate, they both can’t continue to enjoy the marital lifestyle”, very often, when deciding pendente...more

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Procedural Versus Substantive Motions in Family Court

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In a divorce or family law matter, various kinds of motions are usually filed as part of a case. Those who are going through a divorce are often confused about the nature of these motions. Confusion can also take place as to...more

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Alimony/Spousal Maintenance In Washington State

Other states have alimony, but in Washington State, we call spousal support or alimony “spousal maintenance.” Here is a quick overview of spousal maintenance in Washington State so that you can be prepared for that first...more

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Consideration of Income From Assets in Modifying Alimony

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The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently issued another decision interpreting the Alimony Reform Act, which went into effect in 2012. In the March 2, 2021 decision of Dolan v. Dolan, the Appeals Court provides guidance on the...more

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Do Both Parties Have to Agree to a Modification?

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After a divorce or paternity matter ends, one or both parties may want to somehow modify the judgment. In a general sense, modifications occur in cases of child custody, child support, spousal support, or alimony. However,...more

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Getting Married in California? Here’s What You Should Know

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Many Californians get married without understanding the contract they are entering into. Here are the basics of California Family Law...more

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