When contemplating divorce consider the possibility that not only will marital assets be divided, but along with child support you may be required to pay spousal support.
Even if you hate your spouse and feel that he or she is the reason the marriage is being dissolved - this doesn't mean you'll get off free and clear without paying spousal support. Spousal support or alimony laws have a lot of what if’s - before your day in court, find out if you will owe spousal support.
The judge determines spousal support on a variety of issues, but not limited to the length of the
marriage, the age of the children, the spouse’s capability to earn an income and if he or she has been dependent on their spouse economically.
To read a thorough review explaining the ins and out of spousal support go to http://www.findlaw.com/ and search for alimony or spousal support.
Divorce may be one of the most contentious anger laden events in your lifetime - when it is time to divide marital assets, make decisions on child support and alimony family law judges have stringent guidelines that must be followed.
Don't go to court under the assumption that the divorce judge will make a decision in your favor. There are a pot full of divorce variables that may in fact limit your normal lifestyle and change your future plans. It's a good idea to talk with an attorney and tax consultant before filing for divorce. What you don't know may hurt you for years to come.
As Always,
Little Tboca
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