Laws Regulations

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.
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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 been resolved (child custody, child visitation, child support, spousal support, distribution of property, attorney fees, and [...]

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 provide support. In addition, if a county furnishes support to a spouse, the county may seek [...]

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 to the other spouse. Such an order, issued while the lawsuit is pending, is often called [...]

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 spouse for his/her failure to provide support. In addition, if a county furnishes support to a [...]

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 pain and suffering, medical and physical therapy expenses, and you missed work, using 20 days of sick leave. [...]

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 met:
(1) The payment must be made in cash (including checks and money orders payable on [...]

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, the following requirements must be met:
(1) The payment must be made in cash (including checks [...]

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 an arm of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. The FPLS also can be used [...]

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 of children, either alimony or spousal support is used.
The other major difference is the Federal [...]