Alimony is a routine payment paid by one spouse for the maintenance and support of the other. Sometimes alimony comes in a lump sum to help a spouse get started on his or her own after divorce, while other times it is paid in monthly installments. Normally the spouse that makes less money is the one who ends up with…
Almost half of all American marriages will end in a divorce. Many of these marriages are the result of a discrepancy that both partners just can’t seem to resolve. This can be anything from opinions on work, religious beliefs or a preference in a living location. Yet a new study has revealed that one of the top reasons for divorce…
Did you know that your spouse may have no idea that your marriage is on a rocky surface at the moment? There are times when your partner may be completely aloof of your troubles- in fact that might be part of your problem. Maybe you are frustrated by your husband or wife’s lack of observation and that has what has…
Divorce is emotional, difficult, and often costly. Maritalstatus.com says that the average cost of a divorce in the United States is about $20,000. When one adds in alimony payments, dividing assets, legal fees, and tax consequences, that figure can even rise to a higher level. While most couples are willing to pay out the costly amount of money for a…
80 percent of all divorces mention one fatal word: Facebook. It may seem unbelievable, but the truth is, Facebook is dividing marriages left and right. Spouses will poke around on their partner’s Facebook, only to find suspicious wall posts, curious photos, and promiscuous “friends.” Some spouses won’t even “friend” their husband or wife, in order to keep them out of…
When people are about to go through a divorce, they have a plethora of questions on their minds. These questions may include: How long will the process take? Who will get custody of the kids? How will property be divided? Another question people may wonder about is whether or not they can stay on their exes’ health insurance once their…
Are you curious about whether you qualify for an annulment? While each state has its own laws regarding annulment, they are based on some of the same principles. Unlike a religious annulment which must be granted by the church, a civil annulment is a legal procedure that is overseen by a state’s government. A civil annulment treats your divorce as…
Getting a divorce? You are likely in the process of sorting your property from your spouse’s property. What you may not be aware of is that benefits that you and/or your spouse receive may also be considered property that is divisible during a divorce trial. Depending on what state you reside in, certain benefits can fall under the category of…
Once you have decided to seek a divorce from your spouse, there are certain things that must be done in order to file properly. It is important to understand the filing process and what is included in a divorce petition. Generally, the spouse that wants a divorce must file the petition, which is sometimes referred to as the “complaint.” The…
Before you sign a divorce settlement agreement, it is important to understand divorce, property division, and alimony laws in your state. By understanding the laws and speaking with a Raleigh family law attorney, you’ll have knowledge of what types of alimony you may be entitled to, such as lump sum alimony. Lump sum alimony, also referred to as alimony in…