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Falling Behind on Child Support

I once met an individual who was having child support garnished from his paycheck. When he showed me his paystub, his gross earnings couldn’t even pay his rent. Unfortunately, his hours were cut back and he wasn’t earning the same wage as he was at...

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Will I Have to Pay Alimony If I Get Divorced and My Wife Makes Less?

Whether you’ll be required to pay alimony or not depends on many factors including the state you reside in, both you and your spouse’s income level, if you have children, and more. If your spouse stayed at home to raise your children or sacrificed his or her career so you could grow yours then there’s a good chance you may be responsible to pay alimony. However, this isn’t always the case. In some situations, you may be able to negotiate with your former spouse so you can avoid paying alimony after divorce. This may involve your spouse receiving a larger amount of the assets to offset what otherwise may have been a spousal support award. Many factors play into whether you will be ordered to pay alimony and each case is different. There is no formula to determine whether alimony should be paid or how much should be paid or for how long. You will want to talk to your divorce lawyer specifically about your situation.

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