Alimony

When going through a divorce in Massachusetts or elsewhere, some individuals may think that they are entitled to receive alimony. They may be shocked to learn that this is not always the case. The awarding of spousal support is never a guaranteed thing. So, how can...

Quite a few Massachusetts residents currently pay spousal support to their exes, and many more will in the years to come. Right now there are tax benefits for alimony payers that can help ease the burden of meeting this financial obligation. Do these benefits apply to...

Financially supporting one's former spouse is often expected by the breadwinner following a divorce in Massachusetts. But when is an alimony award just too much? This is something actor Brendan Fraser and others who pay spousal support are asking themselves. Brendan...

For a spouse who has been the primary breadwinner during the vast majority of his or her marriage, if divorce enters the picture he or she may have to continue to provide for his or her ex well after the marriage is over. For some individuals in Massachusetts that...

When going through divorce, not all Massachusetts couples want to litigate the matter. Some just want to settle things through private negotiations or other alternative dissolution methods. This is completely understandable. When it comes to getting certain items...

Massachusetts residents who divorced before the Alimony Reform Act took effect in March 2012 may still be paying spousal support to exes who, under new laws, would no longer qualify for the benefit. As wrong as that seems, the state Supreme Court has ruled that the...

Tax season is right around the corner. For divorcing couples in Massachusetts, something to think about is how alimony payments will affect tax filings. There are certain tax advantages for being a payer and some disadvantages for the receiver. Those who are granted...

In some divorce cases, though not all, one party may be awarded spousal support. Alimony payments, also referred to as spousal support, will be different in every situation, as certain factors are used to determine the support amount and duration of payments. The...

Figuring out finances after a divorce can be challenging. Many individuals in Massachusetts may be eligible to receive alimony, which can certainly help them stay on their feet as they work to rebuild their lives. There are times, though, after a divorce is finalized,...

In some divorces in Massachusetts, the spouse who earns most will go to any lengths to avoid providing financial support to a former spouse. Only when one spouse asks for support will the court consider ordering alimony, and then only after holding a hearing to...