Alimony (also known as spousal support) is a four-letter word in divorce jargon. You might also think of it as the fifth horseman or the 11th plague. This ancient Babylonian practice is thought to have originated around 1754 BC, forming part […]
Category: Divorce
7 Tips on Choosing a Divorce Attorney
Hiring a good divorce attorney to represent you in court matters. Your choice can potentially make the difference between (a) getting what you deserve or (b) walking out of court unhappy, poor and perhaps with limited access to your children […]
The Basics on Alimony After Divorce
Your financial relationship with your ex often continues after your marital relationship ends. As well as the issue of child support, if you have a child or children together, one divorcee may be required to pay alimony to their former […]
Divorce Versus Annulment
Let’s compare differences in the two main ways marriages legally end. They are both a means to an end. An annulment effectively scrubs the wedding and marriage from the history books. Divorce acknowledges that the union existed but terminates it […]