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What is the easiest way to request alimony in a divorce?

August 16, 2019

Alimony and Support, Fault, Men's Divorce Issues, Spousal Support, Women's Divorce Issues

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In my jurisdiction (Utah) it would be as easy as making the request in the complaint for divorce, i.e., “Petitioner requests that he/she be awarded alimony.” If by your question you mean to ask, “What is the best argument for…

Eberhard v. Eberhard – 2019 UT App 114 – modification of alimony

2019 UT App 114 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS TODD EBERHARD, Appellant, v. LORI ANN EBERHARD, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170721-CA Filed June 27, 2019 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Paige Petersen No. 024906303 David Pedrazas, Attorney for…

Xu v. Zhao – 2018 UT App 189 – when it comes to determining alimony, almost anything goes.

October 8, 2018

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Alimony and Support, Men's Divorce Issues, Utah Court of Appeals, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Women's Divorce Issues

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2018 UT App 189 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS DEGAO XU, Appellant and Cross-appellee, v. HONGGUANG ZHAO, Appellee and Cross-appellant. Opinion No. 20160453-CA Filed October 4, 2018 Fourth District Court, Provo Department The Honorable Derek P. Pullan No. 124402420 Steve…

What Is Alimony, and How Does It Work in Utah?

June 19, 2018

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Alimony and Support, Divorce Costs, Divorce Court, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Men's Divorce Issues, Spousal Support, Women's Divorce Issues

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What is Alimony? Alimony is a legal obligation imposed by court order upon one spouse in a separate maintenance action or divorce action to provide financial support for the other spouse. Through an alimony award the court can require that…

What is Alimony and How Does It Work in Utah?

June 19, 2018

Divorce Utah

Alimony and Support, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Men's Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

30-3-5(8), ability to pay, alimony, need, Utah

What is Alimony? Alimony is a legal obligation imposed by court order upon one spouse in a separate maintenance action or divorce action to provide financial support for the other spouse. Through an alimony award the court can require that…

Alimony: How much of it should I be asking for, and why?

June 11, 2018

Divorce Utah

Alimony and Support, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Men's Divorce Issues, Spousal Support, Women's Divorce Issues

30-3-5(8), ability to pay, alimony award, determining amount of alimony, factors, how much alimony?, need, Utah code

How much alimony should I be asking for from my spouse? He’s very wealthy, and I do not work. I became a stay-at-home parent at his request. I’m now leaving the marriage without any retirement or savings. Here is a…

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What is the easiest way to request alimony in a divorce?

Eberhard v. Eberhard – 2019 UT App 114 – modification of alimony

Xu v. Zhao – 2018 UT App 189 – when it comes to determining alimony, almost anything goes.

What Is Alimony, and How Does It Work in Utah?

What is Alimony and How Does It Work in Utah?

Alimony: How much of it should I be asking for, and why?