Divorce Legal Questions and Answers
My alimony payment to my wife ended so can she request more in the future?
My maintenance payment to my ex wife ended this month after five years. Can she come back in the future and request it begin again?
05/04/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: ALL | #16548I was ordered to pay spousal support
I was married for 18 years and divorced in 1998. At that time I was ordered to pay spousal support indefinitely. I have since been back to Court 3 times, at considerable expense, and have had the support reduced on each occasion. However, no one seems to be able to define what the term 'indefinite' means. Also, my ex-wife's lawyer was ordered to submit paperwork to my employer...
04/29/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: ALL | #16412Am I required to share my retirment money with my ex-wife?
I am 53 years old and paying 1K in alimony per month. I have been layed off and am now considering executing an early retirement benefit. To date my ex has not put in a QDRO (qualified domestic relation order). Will I be retroactively responsible when and if my ex puts in QDRO, the divorce becress calls for 50% distribution. My employer advised that they are only responsible on...
04/28/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: ALL | #16342Is it possible to get unallocated spousal support in a divorce settlement in the state of VA?
Is it possible to get unallocated spousal support in a divorce settlement in the state of VA?
04/22/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Virginia | #16092Is there a Kansas law stipulating alimony be paid monthly if the order stated anually?
Is there a Kansas law stipulating alimony be paid monthly during the year in the event the maintenance agreement just states an annual amount?
04/11/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Kansas | #15952Am I still entitled to alimony even though I cohabitated with someone who is now deceased?
I am divorced and have received alimony and child support. I was in a 4 year relationship with a friend, who became ill and moved in with me, although he did not give up his prior living arrangement. He contributed half for rent, groceries and utilities, etc. so as not to impose on me, since I was receiving alimony and child support. Within about 9 months he died from cancer. ...
04/05/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Tennessee | #15886Is the language that terminates spousal support in the case of cohabitation usual or necessary?
In a California settlement agreement for divorce in which the husband will pay child support and spousal support (marriage was nearly ten years and wife worked part-time only to take care of child and household) to the wife who has physical custody of the minor child, in the termination of spousal support clause, is the language that terminates spousal support in the case of co...
03/22/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: California | #15720Modification of Spousal Support and Premarital Agreement Law in Virginia
I am permanently disabled and divorced. I was coerced into some of the provisions provided me in my prenuptial and final decree. I cannot work. I have documents stating that I have benign tumors on my spine, disc protrusion, dystonia, and mitochondria abnormalities. This affects my nervous system and my immune system. I am looking for modification of support. Between doct...
03/01/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Virginia | #15406Is alimony still required when ex spouse is cohabitating with someone else as man and wife?
My man-friend has been divorced for 7 years, and pays his EX $400 a month. Her and her partner wear wedding rings, have been introducing each other as husband and wife for about 5 years. She has changed her last name to his. His family didn't approve of them living together because he had 2 pre-teen kids, but they believe they are married. With the passing of new cohabitation/f...
02/17/2009 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Idaho | #15272Can I collect alimony from my husband if he was caught cheating?
Can I collect alimony from my husband if he was caught cheating?
11/07/2007 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: ALL | #11826