Alimony Articles
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by Turco Legal | Nov 11, 2017 | Alimony, Modification
A recent Massachusetts case addressed the issue of alimony modification where the event triggering a material change of circumstances was the emancipation of a child. Background: In Flor v. Flor, the parties’ divorce judgment ordered the husband to pay the wife child... by Turco Legal | Nov 8, 2017 | Alimony, Modification
After a judgment has been ordered by the court for alimony there are certain situations where either party may take action to modify the judgment.[1] For a party to be successful on a claim for alimony modification, the party must prove to the court that there has... by Turco Legal | Nov 3, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Divorce, Equitable Distribution
Suppose Grace and Will own a home and have pension plans. Now that they are divorcing, they want to know how a court would impose alimony payments. How do the respective estates of the parties factor into the court’s decision regarding alimony? What is alimony?... by Turco Legal | Oct 12, 2017 | Alimony, Child Support, Equitable Distribution, Modification
Kelly and Alex were granted a divorce. The judge also entered a judgment for alimony payments that ordered Kelly to pay Alex $800 per month, along with providing health insurance for Alex. Kelly has not complied with the health insurance requirement, although she has... by Turco Legal | Oct 2, 2017 | Alimony
In a situation where the spouses are accustomed to an upper-class lifestyle, may one spouse receive alimony based on her expectation that the other spouse’s income will be on an upward trajectory? It’s an interesting issue. There is admittedly some ambiguity in... by Turco Legal | Sep 25, 2017 | Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Custody, Divorce
If your case requires an order sooner, file a motion for temporary orders. The judge can hear it early. Divorce trials usually take 12 to 15 months, but you can request temporary orders within the first few months. It is often necessary for cases involving custody,...