Spousal Support

Question 1

Arises When?

Answer 1

one spouse cant support themselves on their own employement
- Cant be discharged in bankrupcy
- Can be waived by spouses

Question 2

Factors to Determine Amount

Answer 2

financial resources of parties, time to find a job, duration of marriage, contribution to marriage, marital misconduct may also be considered.

Question 3

How does marital misconduct play a role in property division?

Answer 3

Can be consider to determine spousal support, the weight depends on the Jurisdictioin

Question 4

Types of Support

Answer 4

Lump sum, permanent, limited, rehabilitative, reimbursement, palimony.

Question 5

Palimony

Answer 5

support given to unmarried ind. when their is a long-term stable relationship

Question 6

Scope of Permanent Alimony

Answer 6

award for the rest of their life, unless certain circumstances occur

Question 7

Modifaction

Answer 7

Substantial change in circumstances