By Appelhof, Pfeifer & Hart, P.A. | Published October 3, 2022 | Posted in Divorce, Family Law | Tagged Tags: alimony, alimony payment | Comments Off on Do Alimony Payments Ever End?
Do Alimony Payments Ever End?
After a divorce, you may agree to or a judge may order one spouse to pay alimony to the other. Depending on the specific order or agreement, your alimony payments may continue indefinitely. However, there are some circumstances in which spousal support eventually ends. Temporary and short-term vs. long-term maintenance Minnesota offers three types of Read More
Read MoreTips for Managing Relationships With Adult Children When Going Through Gray Divorce
There has been a substantial increase in the number of people getting divorced later in life, a phenomenon referred to as “gray divorce.” For people who get divorced near or during their senior years or around retirement age, it can be difficult to manage the changing nature of your life while also attempting to manage Read More
Read MoreSituations in Which Mediation Might Not be a Good Idea
Mediation can be an extremely effective tool for many people going through a divorce. In the right circumstances it will reduce the amount of conflict between the couple and it will cut down on the cost of divorce. However, divorce is not necessarily right for all couples. Here are some situations in which traditional divorce Read More
Read MoreGathering Information for Divorce Mediation
Once you’ve made the decision to get a divorce and to go through the mediation process, the next step is to prepare your case. You will do this by gathering as much information as you can about your assets, debts, financial situation and anything else that could affect the outcome of your divorce. Your mediator Read More
Read MoreWhen Should You Consult With an Attorney About Divorce?
The decision to divorce is not one you will arrive at suddenly and without much thought. Chances are if you have made the decision to divorce your spouse it is something that has already been on your mind for quite some time. The question that many people have, then, is at what point you should Read More
Read MoreTips for Getting Out of an Abusive Marriage
Leaving an abusive spouse can be a difficult step to take, both logistically and emotionally, even when you know it’s the right thing to do. Here are a few tips to help get you through the process safely. Protect yourself: If you are a victim of domestic violence, you can connect with a hotline or Read More
Read MoreDIY Divorce Can Be Disastrous
There has been a significant rise in the number of people attempting to go it their own with the divorce process. Generally people make this decision with the hope of saving a significant amount of money on legal fees. However, there are also some major drawbacks to working without an attorney or mediator in the Read More
Read MorePolitics Have Been Creating Increased Marital Strain in Recent Years
Based on recent research, it would seem we are entering in era in which it is more difficult than ever for married couples to tolerate differences in opinions regarding politics. A recent study by Wakefield Research indicates one in 10 Americans have ended a relationship due to political differences. The younger the couple, the more Read More
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Getting Married, As Told By Divorce Lawyers
Divorce lawyers in the online Buzzfeed community recently shared advice they would give to couples about to get married. Here are just a few examples of some of the more salient pieces of advice provided: Talk about important issues before tying the knot: It’s great to be in love and to have romantic notions of Read More
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