Can a wife get alimony if she initiated the divorce?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC There are certain legal requirements a wife must meet in order to receive alimony. These requirements are governed by the state's alimony laws. A judge can award alimony if the applicant meets these requirements and has the financial ability to pay it. Judges are also looking for how much the wife invested in the marriage. They are wary of a wife who seeks alimony after a short marriage. Getting alimony It can be difficult to get alimony for a wife who initiated a divorce. However, it is possible to get a judge to award spousal support. This type of support is separate from the division of marital property. The amount of alimony is determined by several factors. The length of the marriage, the amount of time separated before the divorce, and the parties respective incomes all play a role in determining how much alimony will be awarded. Alimony payments can be temporary or permanent. They can last until the divorce is final until one ...