Q: Will I be awarded spousal maintenance (“alimony”) in my divorce? A: This is one of the hardest questions to answer. The possibilities are vast. Spousal maintenance can be temporary (“rehabilitative”) or permanent. If it’s temporary, it can be for a year or for several years or for many years. It can be tied to […]
Month: September 2012
Q & A: Marital and Non-Marital Property
Q: How do I make sure a gift or inheritance I received, or something I owned before I got married, remains MY property if I end up getting divorced? A: You may have heard of prenuptial agreements, meant to protect each person’s separate property if they get divorced. Prenuptial agreements are signed before the wedding […]