2007-03-22 04:40:21 · 11 answers · asked by barry b 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
As others have said, it does depend on the laws in your state. However there are some guidelines that are generally used in each state. For example, alimony (or support) is based on the needs of one party vs. the ability of the other party. For example if one party doesn't work and the other has a great job - good chance alimony will be awarded for at least long enough for the person to get a job. However, if both parties have equally good employment - chances are alimony will not be awarded. The second thing to look at is what one spouse gave up in the course of the marriage and what the other one gained. For example, one spouse gave up a career or education to be at home and raise the kids while the other spouse finished med school and became a doctor - good chance alimony will be awarded. The rule of thumb is that in very short marriages (below 3 years) neither party will have given up enough to deserve alimony. The longer the marriage, the greater the disparity in the earning capacity of the parties - the great chance alimony will be awarded.
Good luck.
2007-03-22 05:52:56 · answer #1 · answered by CV 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legal disclaimer: I am not an attorney! (Thank goodness). In Texas, where alimony is fairly new, it's 10 yrs. I think. Whether or not you have children also factors into it. The law is on the books, but I don't know what the case law has been--in other words, I don't think very many people have been awarded it. That makes sense when you take into consideration that it's new here, and that, compared to other states, Texas is notoriously unfair to women in divorces. And it's usually the female partner who needs alimony.
2007-03-22 10:53:04 · answer #2 · answered by Beth Arnette Wade 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do no longer understand the justification for alimony in places like New Jersey, so i'll bypass away that to somebody else. In my state, alimony is oftentimes purely granted if the companion has become disabled or if the companion has been out of the artwork tension for better than 10 years. Even then, normally, alimony purely final for 5 years except the decide chooses to boost it. regardless of a school education, your probabilities of having a good earnings, after having been out of the artwork tension for 10 years, is scant. on the different hand, the guy has by no ability left the artwork tension and all alongside has been obtainable for pay will boost, advantages and progression. many ladies human beings bypass away the artwork tension to advance babies, an contract between the couple. adult males tend to no longer fee the spouse's artwork so see all the money and sources earned as mine, mine, mine. until you get previous that, you would be aggravated. i'm disabled. we've a prenup that contains alimony until I drop lifeless or remarry could we divorce, no count if or no longer we've babies. My homestead became paid for until now I have been given married and having given it up, it could be a severe blow in the form of a divorce by way of my lack of ability to earn money salary. No way i could cope with to pay for a private loan. So, he became superb with alongside with this.
2016-12-15 06:19:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure .... Ask a lawyer to find this out. You may have to pay alimony if they do not remarry... If they remarry you should not have to keep paying alimony However if you are paying chlild support this does not stop until they are adults legally.
The laws concerning alimony may differ from state to state so be sure to check the laws in your state.
2007-03-22 04:55:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lady Hewitt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever date the judge who ordered the alimony said it should stop on. Varies from case to case and state to state. If you're not sure, call the family court you are paying.
2007-03-22 04:44:20 · answer #5 · answered by wizjp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why get married? Where is the commitment? If you're unhappy in your marriage, then you should be working on making it better not worrying about a divorce.
2007-03-22 04:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the law in your State
2007-03-22 04:57:28 · answer #7 · answered by kitkat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, it's Tom Cruise time, or 10 years.
2007-03-22 04:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard most states make you pay alimoney until the one receiving it gets remarried.
2007-03-22 04:45:02 · answer #9 · answered by peggin_beast 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think it depends on what state you live in, those laws, and job status etc....check with your attorney first though.
2007-03-22 04:44:03 · answer #10 · answered by suzlaa1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋