Category Archives: Family Law FAQ

Order Alimony After Divorce Family-Law Can a court order alimony payments after divorce/separation? Yes. As part of the judgment of dissolution or legal separation, a court may order one spouse to pay the other alimony. Read more to video related … Continue reading →

What is a ‘legal separation?’ The term “legal separation” is more colloquial than legal in nature. It can involve a court order declaring that a couple is no longer living together, and that all the issues concerning the marriage have … Continue reading →

Can a court order payment of support during the marriage? Depending upon state law, one spouse may be ordered to pay support to the other spouse. One spouse may bring a lawsuit against the other spouse for his/her failure to … Continue reading →

Order Alimony During Divorce Family-Law Can a court order alimony payments during a divorce or separation case? Yes. While a divorce, dissolution of marriage or legal separation lawsuit is pending, a court may order one spouse to pay “temporary” alimony … Continue reading →

Order Support During Marriage Family-Law Can a court order payment of support during the marriage? Depending upon state law, one spouse may be ordered to pay support to the other spouse. One spouse may bring a lawsuit against the other … Continue reading →

What are the typical types of lawsuits? The most typical are: (1) Tort (typically “Negligence”) Actions: A “tort” is a civil wrong. Say you were injured crossing a street by a driver speeding through the red light. You have incurred … Continue reading →

How can I obtain a tax deduction for a support payment? In order for a support payment (other than any child support payment) to be eligible for an income tax deduction by the payer spouse, the following requirements must be … Continue reading →

Tax Deduction Support Payment Family-Law How can I obtain a tax deduction for a support payment? In order for a support payment (other than any child support payment) to be eligible for an income tax deduction by the payer spouse, … Continue reading →

What is the parent locator service? The Federal Parent Locator Service (FPLS) obtains and transmits information about the location of any absent parent when that information is to be used for the purpose of enforcing child support. The service is … Continue reading →

What difference does it make which label is used? There are two major differences. The first difference is the purpose of the support payment. If the intention is solely to provide for the other spouse, without regard to the support … Continue reading →