Although alimony awards vary significantly depending on the state in which the divorce took place and the circumstances surrounding the split, there is one general rule that applies to most spousal support: when the recipient spouse remarries, the payor spouse is no...
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Alimony, federal and state tax laws, and the IRS
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Jul 12, 2012 | Alimony
At some point after a divorce had taken place, a husband agreed with his former spouse to make a single $20,000 lump-sum payment. In doing so, his wife assured him that he would then be relieved of his $500 per month spousal support obligations.His wife's assurances...
Several states modify alimony laws; should Georgia be next?
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Feb 6, 2012 | Alimony
In recent years, several states have modified their laws regarding alimony, or spousal support, in response to mass criticism claiming that the current laws are outdated and out of touch with modern marriages and family financial situations. With this seeming wave of...
Consider incorporating an alimony trust into your Georgia divorce
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 22, 2011 | Alimony
If your spouse has been ordered to pay alimony, whether rehabilitative or for the remainder of your life, you will likely come to depend on those maintenance payments for your livelihood. So what happens if your former spouse passes away or becomes financially...
Kim Kardashian reportedly asks court to deny alimony
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 4, 2011 | Alimony
As most of our Georgia readers probably already know, reality television star Kim Kardashian filed for divorce earlier this week from her husband, professional basketball player Kris Humphries. Few people were shocked by the announcement, although the speed at which...
Georgia alimony awards determined by ‘means and needs’
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Oct 26, 2011 | Alimony
Alimony, or spousal support, seems like it should be very cut and dried. If one spouse is financially worse off after a marriage due to years spent out of the workforce raising children, for example, he should be granted alimony until he can support himself. However,...
State updates antiquated alimony laws
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Aug 4, 2011 | Alimony
In Georgia, alimony is largely unregulated by state laws. This was done purposefully by the state legislature, with the intent that Georgia family court judges be given significant discretion to award alimony if, when, and how it is the most appropriate for a...
TN Supreme Court to decide significant alimony case, P.2
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 17, 2011 | Alimony
In our previous post, we began discussing a current case being considered by the Tennessee Supreme Court concerning lifetime alimony, and specifically when such alimony should be awarded.Attorney for the ex-husband in the case remarked that the two main factors the...
TN Supreme Court to decide significant alimony case, P.1
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Mar 15, 2011 | Alimony
A recent Tennessee Supreme Court case could change the way alimony is award in that state.Currently under consideration by that court is the question of when a divorced party may or may not receive lifetime alimony payments. The case, which was still under...
Celebrity Divorce Lesson: Georgia, other States Vary re Alimony
On Behalf of Hill Macdonald, LLC | Nov 30, 2010 | Alimony
In an October 21 blog post, we pointed out that alimony (also referred to as spousal maintenance or spousal support) is a concept that is not routinely viewed the same way across the United States. Some states lean more toward the liberal end of the spectrum in their...
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