A divorce can seem confusing at many points of the process. During an extensive divorce, you may hear your attorney talk about obtaining temporary or interim orders. Temporary orders are vital during the divorce process because they lay the ground rules while a divorce is pending. Since divorces often take...
Alimony Myths
Alimony Myths: Many people believe that alimony is only for the wife but it really can be for either the husband or the wife. The law does not discriminate against men, alimony goes strictly by how much money each individual makes. If the wife makes clearly more than the husband, then...
How Alimony Laws are Changing
How Alimony Laws are Changing: In Massachusetts, Florida, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Oregon, the alimony laws are changing. Alimony was created when women had no economic power in the past and depended solely on their husbands’ income throughout the marriage. However, this was a time when divorce was scarce and living...