Can spousal maintenance be enforced internationally?
Spousal maintenance, known in other states as "alimony," can be hard to manage when one spouse moves to another country. Enforcing these payments across borders depends on international agreements and the legal systems of the countries involved. Knowing how spousal...
Requesting a raise in spousal support payments
If you receive spousal support in Indiana and your financial needs have changed, you might consider requesting an increase. Understanding when and how to ask for a raise in spousal support can help ensure that your financial needs are met effectively. Factors that...
What does unemployability mean for spousal maintenance cases?
With Indiana spousal maintenance, the concept of unemployability holds significant weight. It may mean a spouse is unable to get or maintain gainful employment. This could be due to physical or mental incapacity, lack of skills, education or other factors. In such...
What if I can no longer afford to pay my spousal maintenance?
Spousal maintenance is sometimes awarded to one spouse as part of an Indiana divorce. Maintenance, also known as alimony in some states, is an amount of money paid by one spouse to another for a certain period. The purpose of spousal maintenance is to allow both...
Compared to other states, Indiana offers limited alimony
Compared to many other states, Indiana’s laws do not allow for spousal support except in some limited circumstances. Technically, Indiana does recognize “alimony” awards. For example, Marion County’s family courts order what is called rehabilitative maintenance. This...
Spousal support can account for education and training
Indiana divorce cases can be complicated for many reasons. Finances are a primary concern. This is true whether it is a divorce of modest means or a high-asset divorce. Regardless of the financial circumstances, people need to know how the court will make its...
What qualifies me for spousal support in Indiana?
Getting a divorce can put you in a financial tailspin. You now only have your own income to rely on post-divorce, rather than the combined income you shared with your spouse. It is enough to keep you up at night, wondering how you are going to get by financially on...