In the US, no, a person cannot legally withhold alimony they've been ordered to pay. Of course they can petition the court to have the alimony terminated based on the fact that the recipient is living with someone else. Rather or not the court will do that, depends on the state laws.
In Kansas, alimony payments generally terminate upon the recipient's remarriage. Therefore, if someone in Kansas who is receiving alimony remarries, they would typically no longer be eligible to collect alimony. However, it is advisable to consult with a lawyer for specific advice regarding individual circumstances, as laws can vary and there may be exceptions or unique situations that apply.
No, you would not be responsible for your husband's alimony payments to his ex-wife if he can't pay. Your income is not considered a factor in payments. Depending on the agreement, your husband may modify the alimony payments in court if he can show proof he is unable to pay.
Texas
Yes.
It depends on the wording of the alimony decree. Generally, the alimony and the Social Security are independent of one another.
Alimony payments are deductible as an above-the-line deduction on your Federal income taxes. They are reported on Line 31a of Form 1040 for 2010. Note that Line 31a also requires you to report the Social Security Number of the person you paid alimony to, because it will be considered taxable income for them. It's important to point out that child support payments are NOT deductible. So, if you are making monthly court-ordered payments that include both alimony and child support, you can only deduct the portion of those payments that are considered alimony. Usually the court order will specify these amounts.
Yes.
No. Alimony is intended to support the ex-spouse (generally, for a limited period of time). Child support is intended to support the children.
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One can find information about different alimony attorneys from websites like legalmatch. One can also read up on the different types of alimony payments, like rehabilitative alimony, lump sum support, or permanent alimony.
Generally alimony payments are made through banking transactions. But generally a Demand Draft is given more importance. Such a demand draft in submitted in front of the judge or the counselor. If one needs more details they can look for Siddhartha Shah and Associates on he following details. Phone: 093222 86663 Email: lawyersidd
Interesting question... I would guess that the person paying the alimony could perhaps petition the court to suspend the alimony payments during the period their ex-spouse was incarcerated.