When people hear the word alimony, they often picture courtroom drama, whispered affairs, and a judge slamming down a gavel while declaring, “Pay up!” But, let’s pause the legal soap opera for a second. If you’re going through a divorce—or just trying to understand what spousal support–aka “alimony”–really means—here’s the truth: alimony isn’t about who …
Hurt Feelings, Hard Numbers: The Truth About Alimony and Fault Read More »
Picture this: You’re nine months into your divorce, thousands of dollars deep in lawyers’s fees, and knee-deep in court-mandated mediation. You and your spouse are in separate rooms, flanked by a lawyer billing you $300 an hour–each–plus you’re each paying for half of the mediator’s fee. For hours, offers are passed back and forth. Finally—progress! …
Careful What You Ask For? Judges Don’t Always Do What You Want Read More »
When people think about divorce, they often picture a heated courtroom battle over who gets what. But here’s the truth: in nearly two decades as a divorce lawyer, I had two actual trials where the issue was property distribution. That doesn’t mean it was smooth sailing—there were plenty of court appearances and tense back-and-forths. But …
What’s Mine? What’s Yours? Understanding ‘Marital’ and ‘Separate’ Property Read More »
Let’s start with the obvious: child support is confusing. Not because you’re not smart. Not because you can’t do math. It’s confusing because the system is full of terms that sound straightforward—but mean something entirely different once you’re sitting across from a calculator… or a lawyer. Let’s break it down. Gross vs. Net Income: The …
Gross v. Net (And Other Headaches): Why Child Support Feels So Confusing Read More »
