Legal Articles

• When and How do Courts Order Spousal Support?
  When married couples divorce, courts have the authority to order that one spouse pay the other spouse spousal support. Spousal support, which is also known as alimony or maintenance, is meant to protect a spouse’s standard of living. It is usually provided to spouses who have been out of the workforce during the marriage, who have taken part time jobs during the marriage, or … more
• Do I Need a Lawyer to Establish or Enforce a Child Support Order?
  Every state has child support agencies that are set up to help you establish and enforce a child support order.  By filling out a short application and submitting a copy of your support order, if one already exists, you easily can enlist the help of your local child support office.  These offices offer free child support services to people who receive public assistance, such as … more