Alimony

When divorce looms, many worry that their separation will not be easy and that it will take years before it is finalized. This does not usually happen, but it can. For instance, a 2008 divorce case began when a couple that had been together for almost two decades...

With divorce comes the possibility that spousal support will be required. Many dissolving marriages in Columbus, Ohio, may be finding this unnecessary as a portion of relationships are made of spouses that both work and have similar incomes. This is not always the...

The number of divorces that happen each year in Columbus do not surprise most people. Like in other cities, most residents of Columbus have come to understand and accept the fact that divorce happens. One major part of the divorce process is the alimony determination,...

Many married couples in Ohio understand the major effects of a divorce: division of property, separation of a shared life, slightly lower expenses on a halved income and the sharing of time with children. All of these things can lead to immense amounts of stress if...

The story of a woman married at 14, made a mother 10 months later and divorced at 16 may prove insightful to some Ohio spouses. Her husband was abusive and, because of this, he was served with divorce papers. Once he found out about her intentions, the man came to her...

Divorce can cost a lot. Many in Columbus, Ohio, have found this out the hard way after spending months in court. Going through the first divorce is hard, but imagine a second one, especially if child support and alimony were awarded previously. Add in the short-term...

A couple in Ohio is currently working to finalize their divorce. The two have children together and are negotiating the end of the marriage well, but the husband has told the wife previously that he would never agree to a document that has him paying alimony. He has...

Changes in many states are bringing an important part of the divorce process into the spotlight: Spousal support. State legislatures are considering alterations to alimony laws and some believe that it is time for change. Early awareness to changes such as this could...

Many separating couples in Columbus, Ohio, have disagreements during their divorce proceedings. Tempers may flare up, especially when it comes time for a judge to determine alimony. In some cases, the alimony may be diminished because of something a spouse has done....

When a divorce occurs between an Ohio couple that sees one individual supporting the other, an individual's income can end up subsidizing the lifestyle of the lower-paid spouse. This spousal support can last a lifetime in some cases, but what happens when an ex-spouse...