Alimony is also called spousal support or spousal maintenance. When this is ordered by a court, the payor is legally bound to send the payee the indicated amount on the schedule indicated. As such, there are legal consequences (remedies for the payee) when the payor refuses to make their alimony…
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When a relationship between spouses breaks down, neither of you wants to cause your child harm. As far as New York state administrates divorce matters, the primary concern of the law is the well-being of the children. Courts, just like parents, believe that absent extreme situations like abuse, it is…
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Figuring out our taxes is always something of a headache, with the numerous federal and state laws. One factor that you may be thinking about is the effect of alimony or spousal support on your taxes, whether you pay alimony and want to deduct it from your taxes or you…
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Custody, generally speaking, is being legally responsible for taking care of and making decisions for your child while they are under 18 years of age. This article will address what custody is with a focus on joint custody, given that joint custody is as frequent a result as it is.…
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No matter how amicable you and your spouse may be, divorces are always complicated, even the simplest ones. This is doubly true when children are involved. As difficult as it may be, it’s important for you and your spouse to cooperate if you truly want the best for your child.…
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