On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Jul 8, 2020 | Alimony
Alimony is a payment from one spouse to the other for continued financial support after the end of a marriage. The court does not always grant these payments in every case. According to the Rhode Island Bar Association, the court may determine you should receive...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Jun 23, 2020 | Alimony
Resolving how much you will receive in alimony may give you great relief. You might feel that your spouse will give you enough in support that should sustain your needs going forward. However, your alimony amount may not matter if your spouse were to die within a few...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Mar 7, 2020 | Alimony
Divorce comes with a lot of complex financial agreements. If you are facing divorce and believe that you may have to pay spousal support or alimony, then you probably need to know what will determine how much you pay. How can you receive a favorable order? Forbes...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Feb 25, 2020 | Alimony
Alimony, which is sometimes referred to as spousal support, is a hotly contested subject among many divorcing couples. It is intended goal is to ensure the less-qualified spouse is able to support him or herself after the divorce is final and assets have been divided....
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Feb 4, 2020 | Alimony
There are many people who think that alimony or spousal support is an idea that is past its expiration date. Since these laws went on the books during a time when equality was not really a thing, and men were the main breadwinners, it leads many people to say that the...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Oct 4, 2019 | Alimony
Once your divorce has been finalized, you’ll probably feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders. Now that all the divorce agreements have been put into place, you can look forward to a fresh start. However, if your ex is not paying you the alimony...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Aug 22, 2019 | Alimony
When a couple goes through a divorce, it means that they not only separate physically and emotionally but financially, too. Financial separation can be one of the most complex issues in a divorce because spouses are likely to have become financially intertwined over...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Jul 11, 2019 | Alimony
Sometimes, when Rhode Island couples divorce, one seeks ongoing cash payments from the other. Those cash payments, referred to as spousal support or alimony, can be for a very short period after the divorce, or they can be for a very long time after the divorce. When...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | May 17, 2019 | Alimony
As part of a divorce settlement, some Rhode Island spouses may be awarded alimony payments. These are often paid by the higher-earning spouse for a limited period of time. The spouse who is ordered to pay alimony may not be happy about the ruling, but they are legally...
On behalf of Rioles Law Offices | Mar 20, 2019 | Alimony
If you have recently gone through a divorce, it is possible that one of your monthly expenses includes alimony payments to your former spouse. Alimony is ordered for the purpose of equalizing any financial inequities that exist when the divorce is finalized. The...
