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 …
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Do I Need the Other Parent's Permission to Move Out-of-State With Our Child?
If you have custody of your child, you and your child should be able to move out of state without anyone else’s permission, right? Wrong! Most states have enacted laws that prohibit custodial parents from taking their children and moving out of state without notice to the court and/or the other parent. These laws are designed to prevent a custodial parent from removing a …
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