Spousal Support/Alimony is when a couple divorces or legally separates, the court may require one spouse/domestic partner to pay the other a monthly support payment. There are many different reasons that require a spouse to pay alimony in which helps aid the lower income spouse with their bills/ resources needed. At Thompson & Belnap we know separation is one of the hardest times in a person’s life and we recognize the many aspects that come along with this decision. It is our mission to accompany our client during this time and to rationally come up with a practical adjustment for one seeking Spousal Support/Alimony. We consider all plausible coverage in your request and the ability to make such assessments that will generally enforce appropriate limitations.
Permanent Alimony
Permanent Alimony is a regular support finance from one party and is paid until one of the spouses die.
Lump-Sum Alimony
Lump-Sum Alimony is a type of support one party receives all at once instead of monthly payments.
Reimbursement Alimony
Reimbursement Alimony is a method of support one spouse must pay the other for certain expenses that were paid out such as schooling.
Temporary Alimony
Temporary Alimony is a form of payment one party of the dissolution must pay their opposing party for a certain amount of time.
Rehabilitative Alimony
Rehabilitative Alimony is support for a spouse during a divorce that one party must pay until their opposing party is situated and have established themselves financially and are secured.