Alimony And Child Support In Massachusetts In King
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If your original divorce didn't award alimony, and didn't mention alimony in any way, you can file a complaint for alimony for the first time at any time after your divorce. To request alimony, you'll need to file: Complaint for Alimony. This is a form you write yourself, not a form you get from the court.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court took a novel approach and determined that the alimony law and the child support guidelines allow the court to consider awarding both alimony and child support based on the same income.
Child support is never deductible and isn't considered income. Additionally, if a divorce or separation instrument provides for alimony and child support, and the payer spouse pays less than the total required, the payments apply to child support first. Only the remaining amount is considered alimony.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court took a novel approach and determined that the alimony law and the child support guidelines allow the court to consider awarding both alimony and child support based on the same income.
A parent, not a stepparent, has the primary duty to support his or her child. However, either parent's remarriage may still affect child support obligations. A new spouse's income and assets are relevant to a parent's ability to provide support.
Misconduct: Certain behaviors can also lead to the disqualification of alimony. For instance, if a spouse is found to have engaged in financial misconduct, such as hiding assets or failing to disclose financial information during the divorce proceedings, this can result in disqualification.
To qualify for alimony support, the receiving spouse must prove financial hardship and make a case for monetary assistance, whether temporary or long-term.
To qualify for alimony support, the receiving spouse must prove financial hardship and make a case for monetary assistance, whether temporary or long-term.
