Category Archives: Alimony
Permanent vs. Temporary Support: Strategic Implications in Litigation
Alimony disputes can shape a divorce long before the final hearing. A temporary support order may decide how bills are paid while the case is pending, who can maintain the marital home, whether litigation expenses are covered, and how much pressure builds before mediation. By the final judgment, the focus shifts from keeping the… Read More »
Negotiating vs. Litigating Alimony: When Settlement Makes Sense
Few financial issues create more uncertainty during a divorce than alimony. The amount, duration, and structure of support can shape housing decisions, retirement plans, business operations, and each spouse’s financial stability after the marriage ends. A negotiated agreement can provide control over those terms, but settlement loses its value when it rests on incomplete… Read More »
Durational vs. Bridge-the-Gap Alimony: Choosing the Right Approach
An effective alimony strategy begins with the purpose of the support being requested, not simply the monthly amount. A short-term transition after divorce is different from a longer financial gap caused by income disparity, time away from the workforce, or the financial structure of the marriage. Once those differences get blurred, negotiations often harden… Read More »
High-Net-Worth Alimony Disputes: Income, Assets, and Tax Considerations
Divorce involving substantial wealth rarely turns on a paycheck alone. Alimony disputes can involve business ownership, investment returns, executive compensation, real estate, trusts, retirement holdings, retained earnings, and tax consequences. A financial affidavit may list property and income, but it rarely explains how money moved during the marriage, what resources are available after separation,… Read More »