Divorce may be just as emotional for Connecticut men as it is for women, even though some men may have a harder time expressing their feelings. There are several things that men should know about divorce that may help them get through the process with enough of their...
Alimony
Permanent alimony places burden on payers
In several states including Connecticut, the courts are rethinking the concept of permanent alimony, especially as they consider what a woman earns and how job upheavals can affect a husband's income. One 41-year-old man from New Jersey who was ordered to pay lifetime...
Alimony may be undergoing important changes
Spouses in Connecticut who are contemplating getting a divorce might be interested to hear that alimony might not be the way it was once. Traditionally, when a court ordered a spouse to pay alimony to his or her ex, it was for the rest of his or her life. However,...
Compromise and impartiality in alimony settlements
Connecticut residents may be interested to learn of a divorce discussing spousal support that was recently written by a post-divorce coach. Her details about her personal emotional struggle with alimony may prove insightful to anyone who finds themselves in a similar...
Battle of the sexes against alimony in the United States
Divorced spouses in Connecticut and nationwide are debating the topic of alimony. A recent news story follows a New Jersey professor whom reported that his permanent alimony was forced upon him despite his divorce settlement. Similar cases have arose with retired...
Some men may receive alimony in Hartford
It's said that justice is blind, and that is becoming more apparent in the area of divorces and alimony. In the past, most husbands earned more than their wives. However, there are a growing number of marriages in which the wife is the breadwinner. As this trend...
Alimony often awarded to prevent economic hardships
We've discussed alimony before on this blog. Alimony may be awarded in a divorce in order to prevent one spouse from suffering economic hardships. Connecticut readers are likely familiar with actress Demi Moore. She and actor Ashton Kutcher parted ways in 2011. Just...
Change in income can make it difficult to pay child support and alimony
The decision to pursue a divorce can be a hard one to make. However, once couples have settled their divorce, they may realize that it was for the best. Unfortunately, people may be forced to deal with their divorce later on in life, especially if one spouse needs to...
Alimony may be more of a necessity for those who divorce later in life
When couples in Connecticut decide to pursue a divorce, alimony may be awarded to one spouse. In deciding whether or not to award spousal support, courts consider a variety of factors including the length of the marriage. As we've mentioned previously, permanent...
Some looking for reforms to current alimony laws
When people in Connecticut say "I do," they rarely expect that their marriage will end in divorce. However, divorce is a reality for many couples. When couples begin the divorce process, there are a variety of matters that must be settled, including alimony. In...
