When a couple goes through a divorce, they are required to determine the arrangements of several legal matters before the marriage is officially dissolved. An important part of a divorce is determining alimony. This is court-ordered financial support from one spouse to another to support a dependent party. These payments are made regularly once the relationship is over for a determined period of time. Sometimes, there are situations in a marriage that leave one spouse in an unfair financial standing after a divorce. This may be if one spouse is the caretaker and one is the family provider. This may leave one spouse without their own salary to start fresh. Alimony payments allow a dependent party the opportunity to rebuild their life without financial trouble after a divorce.
During divorce proceedings, a dependent spouse may be entitled to receive alimony. In the state of Georiga, there are two different types of alimony available to a spouse depending on their situation:
Going through a divorce can often be complicated and marriages do not always end with spouses on good terms. This can cause the topic of alimony to become difficult if one spouse does not want to support the other. It is because of this that the court determines whether or not a party is required to pay alimony and the amount they are required to pay. When the court makes this decision, they consider several factors. This may include:
Alimony may be terminated under a few circumstances. This may be if a former spouse becomes financially stable or if the dependent party cohabitates with another individual or remarries.
If you are going through a divorce and wish to know your options regarding alimony, contact The Alfred Law Firm, LLC. today.
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