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California Spousal Support FAQs

If you’re going through a divorce, you probably have a few questions regarding alimony, including how it’s calculated and how long it will last....

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Child Support in Arrears after Divorce

Understanding Child Support Obligations  If you are a parent in New Jersey who is divorced or whose relationship has ended, there are specific th...

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Alimony in Florida

The purpose of alimony is to provide financial assistance to the economically weaker spouse. In order to be entitled to alimony, there has to be a leg...

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Determining Income for Child Support in New Jersey

Judges awarding child support in New Jersey follow the current New Jersey Child Support Guidelines contained in Court Rule 5:6A and Appendix IX. New...

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New Jersey Child Support and Unemployment

If you’re unemployed and worried about your child support responsibilities, or if you’re caring for children and counting on child support pay...

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Social Security Benefits and Child Support

New Jersey follows an “Income Shares Model” of child support; generally speaking, this means that child support is based primarily on income a...

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Wisconsin Maintenance (Alimony) FAQs

Learn how Wisconsin courts decide who is entitled to alimony (maintenance) and how much to award.

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Child Support Requirements for Post-Secondary Education by State

An Evaluation of Post-Secondary Educational Support on a State by State Basis (Note: Because of changing developments in the law, the author stresses...

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Child Support Modification in Vermont

How is child support calculated in Vermont? In Vermont, both parents have to provide financial support for their children, but the non-custodial pare...

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Child Support Liens in Texas

In Texas, a lien may be placed against your property if you fail to adhere to your support obligations.

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Alimony in Utah - FAQs

What is alimony? Alimony (also called “spousal support” or “maintenance”) is money paid by one spouse for the support of the other spouse a...

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Tennessee Alimony FAQs

Are divorcing spouses entitled to alimony in Tennessee -- and if so, how much?

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Tennessee Child Support FAQs

How is child support calculated in Tennessee? Like many states, Tennessee has child support guidelines that require a set percentage of the non-custo...

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Child Support in Pennsylvania

Learn the basics of child support laws & rules in Pennsylvania.

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Child Support and Paternity in Pennsylvania

This article provides an overview of the Pennsylvania child support laws, including information on establishing paternity.

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North Carolina Alimony FAQs

Like most states, North Carolina allows a court to award alimony (also called spousal support) when a couple divorces. The court must consider a list ...

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Ohio Child Support FAQ

In Ohio, parental child support obligations when a couple divorces depend on what percentage each spouse contributes to the couple's total income. Bel...

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Ohio Spousal Support and Alimony: Questions & Answers

Here are the answers to some common questions about divorce in Ohio.

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Ohio Child Support Chart

In Ohio, child support is calculated based on the incomes of the parents. You can refer to the table below to find the amount to be allocated for your...

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Spousal Maintenance in New York

In a New York divorce case, the court will decide whether either spouse is entitled to spousal maintenance (sometimes referred to as alimony). As marr...

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Maintenance in New York

What is Maintenance? In New York, “maintenance,” which is also called “alimony” or “spousal support" in some states, is money that one sp...

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New York Child Support FAQs

What is child support? Child support is money one parent pays the other to help support a child. Child support includes expenses like the child...

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School Tuition and Divorce in New Jersey

If you’re divorced, you and your former spouse probably agree that your children need a quality education to keep pace with their peers, become self...

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Child Support in New Mexico - FAQs

This article provides answers to frequently asked questions about child support in New Mexico.

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Child Support Modification in New York - FAQs

What is Child Support? Child Support is money that a noncustodial parent (the parent who does not live with the child) pays to the custodial (the par...

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Retirement and Support Obligations in New Jersey

As the population of the United States continues to age, the impact of retirement on matrimonial child support and alimony orders becomes greater.

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Paying College Costs After Divorce in New Jersey

Do Parents Have to Pay for College After Divorce? New Jersey courts generally view college education as a necessity. The recent trend in New Jersey ...

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Pendente Lite (Temporary) Alimony in New Jersey

If you’re going through a divorce in New Jersey, you probably have a few questions about alimony (also referred to as "spousal support" or "maintena...

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Retirement and Alimony in New Jersey

If you have a marital settlement agreement requiring alimony payments in New Jersey, or if the court ordered alimony in your New Jersey divorce ca...

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Additional Child Support for Extraordinary Expenses in New Jersey

New Jersey follows an “Income Shares Model” of child support. The current New Jersey Child Support Guidelines are contained in Court Rule 5:6A a...

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Emancipation of a Child in New Jersey

What Is Emancipation in New Jersey? Emancipation is the legal act by which a child is released from both the control and support of a parent. Pract...

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Ten Ways Your Spouse Can Hide Money Through Employment

Is your spouse hiding money from you? The ten areas listed below have been used many times. If your spouse has lied to you about money issues, there's...

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Imputing Income for Child Support

What is “imputed income?” Imputing income simply means that the court treats the parent’s income as if it is more than what the parent is ...

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Understanding and Calculating Alimony in New Jersey

During and after divorce, one spouse may need financial support from the other—this type of financial support is known as alimony. This support al...

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New Jersey Child Support, Part 2

This article covers a few specifics about child support in New Jersey, including when child support ends, what happens when one parent falls behind ...

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New Jersey Alimony: Part 2

What is the standard to modify alimony? Alimony can always be modified upon a showing of a "change of circumstances." The party who is seeking a mod...

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Permanent Alimony in New Jersey

What is "alimony" under New Jersey law? Anytime a married couple divorces in New Jersey, the law allows the court to make an order that either grants...

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Modification of Child Support Orders in New Jersey

Overview of child support orders Child support is financial support, or money, that one parent pays to the other to meet the basic needs of their chi...

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Alimony and Adultery in New Jersey

 Alimony, which is also called “spousal support” or “maintenance,” is money one spouse pays to the other during divorce proceedings or fo...

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Alimony Reduction

If you’ve gone through a divorce in New Jersey and the court has ordered alimony in your case, you may be wondering if it’s possible to change...

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Alimony Laws in Nevada

Get an overview of alimony rules in Nevada.

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Child Support Laws in Missouri

Learn about the rules governing child support in Missouri.

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Spousal Maintenance in Minnesota

Learn the basics of maintenance (commonly known as alimony) in Minnesota.

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Alimony in Michigan

If you’re considering a divorce in Michigan, you probably have questions about alimony, which is also called “spousal support” or “maintenance...

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Unemancipated Children Over 18 Years Old: Child Support in Massachusetts

The terms "minor child" and "unemancipated child" are often used interchangeably, but they do have different legal meanings. The term "minor" accordin...

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Michigan Alimony (Spousal Support) FAQs

How is spousal support (alimony) determined in Michigan?

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Child Support in Michigan

If you ‘re a parent going through a divorce, or if you’ve never been married to your child’s other parent and are ending the relationship, y...

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Maryland Alimony FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions about alimony (spousal support) in Maryland.

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Prenuptial Agreements in Massachusetts

Learn about the benefits and limitations of prenuptial agreements before a marriage in Massachusetts.

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Massachusetts Alimony FAQs

What is alimony? Alimony is money one spouse is ordered to pay to the other following a divorce. These days, alimony is often referred to as "spous...

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Illinois Alimony FAQs

Alimony, spousal support and maintenance all refer to the same thing. Payments granted to one spouse, paid by the other. Learn how it works in Illinoi...

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Child Support in Indiana - FAQs

Answers to common questions about Child Support in Indiana.

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Georgia's Income Shares Child Support Guidelines

In 2007, Georgia began using child support guidelines that follow the "income shares" model, by which each parent's contribution is determined primari...

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Child Support and Remarriage in Illinois

Overview of Child Support in Illinois In every divorce proceeding involving children, the issue of child support will arise.

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Child Support in Colorado - FAQs

Find answers to common questions about child support in Colorado.

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Calculating Child Support Under California Guidelines

In California, child support is based on a complex calculation that takes into consideration the parents’ incomes, how much time each parent spends ...

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Dividing Stock Options During Divorce in California

Some assets are easy to divide in a divorce - selling a car and dividing the profits is usually a no-brainer. Dividing stock options, however, can p...

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Child Support in California

Understanding Child Support in California Child support is a monthly payment that parents make to help cover the costs of raising a child. Generally,...

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California Spousal Support & The Mythical Ten Year Rule

There's a common misconception that when a couple divorces after more than ten years of marriage, there's a rule requiring that alimony be paid inde...

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California Child Support FAQ's

Child support is a court order for a certain amount of money divorced or separated parents must pay each month to help cover their children's living e...

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Virginia Spousal Support (Alimony) FAQs

Answers to common questions about Alimony in Virginia.

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Alimony and Remarriage in Massachusetts

Overview of alimony in Massachusetts In Massachusetts, the purpose of alimony, money paid by one spouse to another during and after a divorce, is t...

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Modification of Child Support in Georgia FAQ

When you divorce in Georgia, the court determines whether either parent owes child support -- and if so, how much. Once the court orders child support...

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