
When Can a Spouse Claim Alimony or Spousal Support?
In the wake of a divorce, spousal support, or alimony, may need to be paid by one spouse to the other. Understandably, lots of questions surround this issue. Maybe you’re currently filing for a divorce and want to know if you would be eligible for spousal support. Or, maybe you are the breadwinner and wondering if you would have to pay spousal support. First, let’s take a closer look at what spousal support is. What is spousal support? Spousal support is financial support one spouse (usually the higher-earning person) may be required to pay the other spouse in the event of divorce. States often require spousal support so the disadvantaged party can maintain their marital standard of living until they
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