Alimony & Spousal Support Archives

POSTED Sep 2022

What’s the Point of 1 Dollar Alimony?

Sometimes the judge will order or spouses will agree to the point of 1 dollar alimony. People often wonder: "What's the point?" Read on to learn the reasons behind dollar...

POSTED Sep 2022

What’s the Interplay Between Alimony and Property Division?

The interplay between alimony and property division in Connecticut divorces can be confusing. Read on to learn more. Factors Considered The Connecticut statutes provide factors for consideration for both alimony...

POSTED Sep 2022

How Long Does Alimony Last?

There three major questions when it comes to alimony. First, will there be alimony at all? Second, if, so, how much? Third, for how long? Read on to learn the...

POSTED Sep 2022

For years — decades — alimony payments were tax-deductible to the person paying alimony, and taxable income to the person receiving alimony.

Tax season is coming, so let's take some time to review one of the biggest divorce topics: alimony. We will answer the two biggest questions in divorce, alimony and your taxes:...

POSTED Sep 2022

Can Alimony Be Changed in Connecticut?

A very common question is whether can alimony be changed in Connecticut divorce is final. This is called a post judgment modification. Read on to learn more. Substantial Change in...

POSTED Jul 2022

Does Connecticut Have Lifetime Alimony?

Many people wonder whether it is possible to receive lifetime alimony in Connecticut. It is. Lifetime alimony, often called “open ended” alimony, is alimony that a court orders while a divorce is pending. Read...

POSTED Jul 2022

Do You Have to be Divorced to Receive Alimony?

Many people wonder whether it is possible to receive alimony while a divorce is pending. It is. There are three types of alimony timeframes in Connecticut: Lifetime or Open Ended Alimony Rehabilitative or Time...

POSTED Jun 2022

Cohabitation After Divorce: Living with a New Partner Can Impact Alimony

Many people are aware that a remarriage can end a former spouse’s alimony, but not everyone realizes that cohabiting after a divorce can also affect alimony. This is a particularly important issue given how many...

POSTED Jul 2021

Child Support vs Alimony

What is the difference between alimony and child support? Read on to learn more about child support vs alimony — including the differences (and similarities) between the two. Child Support vs Alimony Basics...

POSTED May 2021

Confidentiality Agreements & Divorce

When executives, entrepreneurs, and other high net worth or publically-known people divorce, their matters require more attention and experience than other divorce cases because of the added intricacies. One of those intricacies is...