Category Archives: Spousal Support

Is Spousal Support a Tax Deduction?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by

Spousal supports are generally deductable from the payer spouse’s taxes and charged as income to the payee.  To be eligible for a tax deduction, the spousal support payment must be:            1.       The payments must be made in an actual … Continue reading →

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Temporary Orders for Family Support – “Pendente Lite Relief”

Posted on February 11, 2011 by

A divorce can take months and sometimes even years to get resolved by the Court.  Most people simply cannot wait that long and need a quick decision or Pendente Lite Relief regarding child custody, visitation, the cars, the house – … Continue reading →

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Modifications of Spousal Support

Posted on February 9, 2011 by

The current economy is having a substantial impact on families and the ability to pay spousal support.  Spousal support obligors are either losing their jobs or suffering a substantial reduction in income.  Thus, our Courts are facing a huge increase … Continue reading →

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