Blog: Spousal Support
- How could employment affect spousal support payments?
Jun 6, 2022
Pennsylvania residents may request a court order to receive regular spousal support payments. If at the time of your divorce, you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse cannot work, the family court may award financial assistance. As noted by SmartAsset, a judge reviews several factors to determine a reasonable payment amount that you could either pay or receive. You may provide details regarding income and expenses and how they could affect you after the divorce. What may...Read More - Can you dispute your spousal support requirement?
Mar 29, 2022
Having a financial obligation to someone you no longer want a relationship with may feel counterintuitive. However, after assessing factors related to your marriage, the courts may require you to do just that. You may reach a point where you no longer feel that your ex needs spousal support. Or, you could face financial hardships that impact your ability to make payments. Under circumstances such as these, you may wonder what the likelihood is of...Read More - Negotiating alimony in your favor
Nov 21, 2021
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 of not paying. Negotiation The negotiation process of calculating alimony plays a significant role in determining what you owe. Prior to negotiations, try to familiarize yourself with your spouse’s resources...Read More - How do judges decide on spousal support amounts?
Jan 13, 2021
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 that determine how much you must set aside. Compensation or income Expect the court to scrutinize all compensation or income that you receive. That means...Read More - What are the tax laws for alimony?
Dec 4, 2020
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 under the tax code, which can differ from what the court papers say. Defining alimony To be alimony under the tax code, you must pay in cash, not...Read More - Can I modify my alimony order?
Sep 21, 2020
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 request a change in your alimony orders, you will need to have a significant change that will continue. For example, if you had a decrease in income due to being off work...Read More - How does alimony work in Pennsylvania?
Aug 27, 2020
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 may fear that any alimony you receive will prove insufficient. Pennsylvania’s laws, though, will ensure you receive a fair award. Different types of alimony While other states use the term spousal support...Read More - Alimony disputes can be contentious
May 7, 2019
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 partners. If the parties cannot agree, a judge could step in and make a final order on alimony. Despite common use of the words interchangeably, alimony and spousal support under Pennsylvania law are...Read More