DIVORCE BY DEFAULT: WHAT IS IT
The divorce process is draining, both emotionally and financially. It is even more complicated when a divorcing couple cannot cooperate to end the marriage amicably. Fortunately, as a no-fault divorce state, does not require either spouse to prove the reason behind the divorce. Instead, the law requires only that one spouse prove the marriage is irretrievably broken. Although this seems to suggest the process might be easy, there can be problems. For example, when one spouse refuses to respond to the petition for dissolution of marriage, this non-responsive spouse creates a unique legal situation. Many clients have questions about non-responsive spouses and the ability to divorce in this situation. when one spouse fails to respond to a petition for dissolution of marriage, there is relief in seeking a default final judgment of dissolution of marriage; however, there are several limits, requirements, and/or caveats in a default divorce situation. Divorce by…
TYPES OF ALIMONY
One prominent issue in many divorces is the issue of alimony. There have been significant changes in the law regarding alimony over the last few years. In addition, with both spouses often entering the workforce, alimony is not as dominant an issue as it once was. Notwithstanding, if you are anticipating a divorce, it is important to understand a bit about alimony as most of the public does not know or understand much about alimony. There are multiple types of alimony, and each type of alimony has a specific set of guidelines and/or restrictions. These major types of alimony are; Bridge-the-gap Durational Rehabilitative Permanent Guidelines for temporary alimony, which may be characterized as alimony by the Court. Below is a brief explanation of these types of alimony. Please note, alimony is no longer a taxable event to the receiving spouse nor a deductible event for the payer spouse. Bridge-the-Gap Alimony…
