It’s not unusual for couples in a marriage to make sacrifices for each other or their family – and that can include one spouse giving up their financial independence for the sake of the couple’s children or the other spouse’s career. This is where rehabilitative...
Alimony
When does alimony end after a Rhode Island divorce?
Alimony can be one of the most stressful elements of divorce negotiations. Typically, the courts only award alimony in cases where the need of one spouse is evident and the other has the ability to pay. Alimony payments allow someone to improve their economic...
4 common misconceptions about alimony
There is a lot of information out there about alimony, also known as spousal support, but much of it is wrong. These misconceptions often lead to confusion and misinformation about alimony despite its importance during separation or divorce. Understanding the truth...
What is the goal of alimony?
Alimony will be ordered in some divorce cases, and the length can vary from one divorce to the next. Rhode Island allows for indefinite alimony in some cases, or there may be a strict deadline, such as alimony payments for the next five years. It is the court that...
Understanding how long alimony may last
In Rhode Island, some spouses who go through a divorce may be ordered to pay alimony. In addition to creating a strain on personal finances, it can cause other problems as well. How long alimony lasts depends on the type of alimony awarded and other factors. There are...
Alimony and mortgages
Alimony is a legal obligation for one spouse to provide financial support to their former spouse after a divorce. It can affect various aspects of a Rhode Island divorcee's financial life, including their ability to qualify for a mortgage. Income considerations...
How does alimony affect your taxes?
Tax season tis a stressful time for many people. This is particularly so if you've been through a divorce and need to know how you should report alimony payments. The answer isn't the same for everyone, and the main factor is when your divorce happened. Was your...
Do nonworking parents receive alimony in Rhode Island?
There was a time when nonworking spouses in Rhode Island and around the country could expect to receive alimony for prolonged periods or even permanently after a divorce, but this type is rarely awarded today. Instead, spousal support is usually awarded for as long as...
What you need to know about alimony in Rhode Island
One of the most important aspects of getting a divorce is settling on an alimony agreement. Unfortunately, failing to understand how alimony works can result in an unfair agreement, and that's why you need to keep these issues in mind. The meaning of alimony Alimony,...
Can you for your ex-spouse to find a job?
Getting a divorce can create financial anxiety in many people, especially if make more money than your ex-spouse. Most divorces in Rhode Island only award alimony on a temporary basis. When does Rhode Island grant temporary alimony? In most cases, alimony awarded by a...