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How Does a Court Determine Alimony? February 25, 2020

Alimony (or spousal support) is a court-ordered mandate for one party to financially support the other following a divorce. The court may grant temporary or permanent alimony; the length of time and amount of alimony are based on a variety of factors. Court Considerations ...

How Does a Court Determine Alimony? February 25, 2020
Alimony (or spousal support) is a court-ordered mandate for one party to financially support the other following a divorce. The court may grant temporary or permanent alimony; the length of time and ...
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Who Gets the Pet in an Iowa Divorce? February 4, 2020
As a state with a large number of agricultural professions, Iowa views animals as personal property. When a couple goes into a divorce without a prenuptial agreement, the judge will usually determine ...
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Consequences of Missing Child Support Payments January 31, 2020
Financial Consequences for Missing Child Support When a spouse misses child support payments, the party who is entitled to receive child support can institute specific legal actions to enforce the ...
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How Are Social Security Benefits Handled in a Divorce? December 30, 2019
When a couple gets divorced , they must resolve issues concerning the division of marital property , spousal support, and in some cases, child custody and child support. Determining financial issues ...
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Child Custody & Visitation Issues for Holidays November 22, 2019
Child Custody & Visitation in General When a court is confronted with the task of determining a child custody arrangement between divorced parents, the law generally requires them to resolve the ...
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Important Tips for Protecting Your Credit During Divorce October 30, 2019
Divorce can be an expensive endeavor. Besides court and legal fees, divorcees can expect to face new financial obligations. As a result, a person’s credit is vulnerable during such stressful ...
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