Category Archives: Alimony
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 »