Alimony

Another issue to be resolved in a divorce is whether or not one spouse is to receive alimony. If one spouse earns significantly more than the other, he or she may be ordered to pay alimony. These payments help to support the other spouse after divorce or during separation. To learn more about alimony, speak to a divorce lawyer.

Types of Alimony

There are three main types of alimony:

• Permanent Alimony
• Temporary Alimony
• Lump Sum Alimony

Although most alimony payments are made from the husband to the wife, in instances where the husband is a homemaker and caretaker of the children, the wife will be required to pay alimony. Individual states have different laws regarding alimony. In some, marital misconduct (in an at-fault divorce) may be taken into consideration when determining alimony payments. Other states observe a no-fault alimony policy. If you are not sure what the law is in your state, a divorce lawyer from our national network can help.