Is Alimony An Option For You?

In a divorce, all property is to be divided in a fair and equitable manner. However, in some cases a judge may also order alimony, which is commonly called spousal support or maintenance. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines alimony as “an allowance made to one spouse by the other for support pending...
June 1, 2012

Private School Tuition as Child Support

Mark Alexander of our firm recently answered a question about child support and private school tuition: First, the obligation to pay for private school tuition is a child support obligation, although private school tuition is usually NOT ordered unless there is a history of the child previously a...
February 28, 2012

What Happens to Child Support When a Parent is Unemployed?

The economy has been a sustained downturn, and even though it has made small gains, it's often been called a "jobless recovery." So it's not uncommon for a parent who has a child support obligation to feel the pinch after losing a job or having their hours cut back. So what can a parent who is ow...
February 8, 2012
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