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Often I am asked how long it will take to get temporary alimony. This is going to depend on the Judge and the county in which the case is filed. Each Court has it's own time table for setting cases and there is no time limit placed on when they can set the case. Usually, in an emergency case, we Read More

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Q. Do Judge’s still Order Alimony? How is it calculated?

A. Yes it is still Ordered and the amount is within the Judge’s discretion. The factors used to calculate alimony include: The length of marriage, the standard of living the parties enjoyed, age, health, earning ability and education, Read More
Reposted on Tuesday January 12 2010 @ 01:52PM CST

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Q. I moved in with my boyfriend after my divorce and now my ex is trying to recover alimony from the time I moved in. Is this possible?

A. Absolutely. Periodic alimony terminates if you die, remarry, or cohabitate. If you did not inform your ex and continued to receive alimony payments he can Read More
Reposted on Tuesday January 12 2010 @ 01:50PM CST

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Q. My spouse has agreed to pay alimony and child support. I know I can have a withholding order put in place for the child support. But can I have the alimony withheld via garnishment?

A. No, the alimony can’t be garnished through the Court’s system. I would suggest a payroll deposit or allotment Read More