Spousal Support

Receiving a court order to pay alimony might throw a wrench in your finances. Juggling the adjustment to a single income on top of divorce-related expenses is not for the faint of heart. Proactively adjusting your budget can help you to prevent the legal repercussions...

You have a lot to mark off your divorce checklist. You must cross off a few items before addressing spousal support, but you want to get a head start. Forbes breaks down how judges decide how much a divorcing spouse pays in child support. Get an idea of the factors...

There have been some recent changes in alimony tax laws. They can be a little confusing because there is a grandfather clause that means not everyone's situation will be the same. The IRS explains that you also need to make sure the payments you receive are alimony...

After your divorce, changes in your life could lead you to a situation where your spousal support payments are making it financially difficult for you. If this happens, you can request a modification from the court. The Pennsylvania General Assembly explains that to...

If you and your spouse are divorcing, your financial circumstances will likely change. Your spouse may have earned more than you during your marriage. Without their income, you might have concerns about maintaining your standard of living or making ends meet. Yet, you...

Alimony is typically the last issue decided in a Pennsylvania divorce case. For the most part, child custody and support as well as property division are considered greater priorities. Nevertheless, alimony can prove to be a major source of disagreement between former...