There are many factors that can affect the duration of spousal maintenance. The term ‘spousal maintenance’ refers to alimony paid to a spouse. Missouri law has set definitive rules about spousal maintenance, its duration, and the amount. Moreover, the Missouri courts have a large amount of discretion when it comes to deciding spousal maintenance. Alimony … Read more
Our firm’s goal is to assist couples in need to navigate their way through these important, life-changing events. Spousal support, or alimony, is a tricky component of divorce. Different states in the US have different guidelines and laws for determining alimony. For example, in some states, maintenance periods can be permanent (life-long), some have a … Read more
When a couple decides to part ways, both parties are often eager to complete the proceedings as soon as possible. However, it’s important that the couple seeking legal separation should settle financial matters, particularly those pertaining to alimony and other support issues before finalizing the divorce. Our St. Louis Family Law Attorney explains that getting a … Read more
Formerly known as alimony, spousal support is a monthly monetary payment made by one partner to the other to assist with living expenses. In the past spousal support or alimony, was provided for former wives by former husbands because the man was generally the breadwinner. Times have changed, now most marriages have both husband and … Read more