Gray divorce often brings serious financial questions because you may be closer to retirement and have fewer earning years left. You might worry about how courts judge **need**, **ability to pay**, ...

Often used interchangeably, the terms alimony and spousal maintenance both refer to different types of financial support paid by one spouse to another, during or following a divorce. Understanding the ...

Going through a divorce is never easy. Financial stability is a major concern, especially if one spouse has been financially dependent on the other. In such cases, alimony may be necessary. Alimony is ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

Even if one spouse earned far less than the other, chances are, they contributed to the overall success of the household. After a long marriage, a court may award permanent alimony. Being honest with ...

If you are considering filing for divorce, the timing may impact the type and duration of an alimony award. The length of a marriage is defined as from the date of marriage to the date of service of a ...

Nancy (not her real name) called to meet after her adult children confronted her about her divorce. “The divorce was over 30 years ago! And they say I shouldn’t have taken support since I initiated ...