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Estate Planning & Divorce: Why You Should Update a Will

06/04/2018

Following a stressful divorce, the very last thing most people want to deal with is making changes to their Will or estate plan. In fact, many people forget that they need to make changes at all. It’s important to understand that even though your divorce...

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Can an Alimony Attorney Help Reduce My Support Requirements?

It’s no secret: alimony can put a serious hurting on your finances. Hiring a lawyer for alimony may help but it’s important to note that a judge is unlikely to grant a request to reduce or eliminate alimony simply because you want it to happen. You’ll need to show a change in circumstances or demonstrate why you’re unable to pay the amount required. If you can afford the alimony but wish to reduce it anyway, a lawyer may still be able to help you find another avenue depending on the facts of your divorce and the state you reside in. There are factors other than a change in your income that may be considered by the court. For Example, if your spouse is now earning more money or has remarried, this may lend itself to a modification of the alimony award in your favor.

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Can an Alimony Attorney Help Reduce My Support Requirements?

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