Ask the Attorney: What's Up with Financial Support During Divorce?
Q: I’m thinking about getting a divorce and need to plan my finances. Are spousal support and alimony the same thing?
Understanding the differences between the various types of financial support available to a spouse during a divorce proceeding can be a headache. For clients unfamiliar with the divorce process, figuring out what distinguishes one kind of support from another can be downright bewildering. Aside from child support, which is outside the scope of this article, there are three kinds of financial support a spouse can claim during a divorce: spousal support, alimony pendente lite and alimony. Although there are similarities between all three, each of these options differs in essential details. Spousal support exists to ensure that a dependent spouse has a reasonable living allowance during a divorce. If it is financially possible, the dependent…
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