During marriage (or domestic partnership) spouses (and domestic partners) have a duty to support each other as outlined by Family …

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The easiest way for the obligation of spousal support to end is if the supported party remarries. Almost always, there …

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Sometimes spousal support is ordered for a few years, sometimes it is ordered until one party dies or remarries, and …

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There are three distinct components relating to the issue of payment of spousal support to a former spouse: amount of …

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Most Americans probably know that the Social Security Administration sends out annual statements that can assist pre-retirees in estimating their …

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How Does a Court Determine the Amount to Be Paid For Temporary Spousal Support As Opposed to Permanent Spousal Support? …

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After a 37 year marriage, Dr. Gordon Reynolds was ordered to pay his wife Polly, the sum of $5,500.00 per …

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It is sometimes an issue in dissolution actions whether or not support, be it child support or spousal support, should …

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Spousal support and Child support is often set based on the payor spouse’s base or guaranteed income. Any additional income …

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Spousal Support and Alimony are interchangeable terms, with “alimony” being a more dated, less-used term.   Many people are unclear …

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