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If you are considering divorce, it is important to understand what your rights and obligations may be. For example, you might not know that the court can order alimony payments in Arizona if they believe there is a need. It’s important to learn more about 5 Fast Facts About Alimony in Arizona so that you’re better prepared for the future.

Fact # 1: Who to blame? – Then the one who is at “fault” is a definite factor!

Alimony is a touchy subject for many people. The amount to award, the recipient’s motives… it can lead to some pretty heated discussions! In North Carolina divorce proceedings are limited when determining how much spousal support will be given after separation; whereas in other states, there may be additional considerations such as whether or not one party was at fault–or even abusive behavior during marriage/cohabitation periods. This makes alimony more difficult than just looking into who has been away from home longest since they got married – through this too plays an important part because those longer absences often reflect poorly on both sides so if possible try avoiding these negative impressions by making things happen quickly before emotions take over completely.

Fact # 2: Duration of Marriage Length is Important.

Many people are familiar with the idea that there’s a time limit on how long you can get welfare. But what many don’t know, is if your marriage lasts longer than 12 years then chances are high for receiving alimony too! Why? In America today we have this thing called “fairness and justice.” which means our courts will take into account both parties’ needs when deciding whether or not they should pay someone else money from their life savings at retirement age – even though these payments might seem unfair sometimes because one person could easily afford an entire lifetime worthwhile supporting only himself without any assistance whereas another had separate bank accounts in case anything happened to the marriage.

Fact # 3: Alimony is Not Given Without a Fight.

North Carolina is a state that has no-fault divorce laws, which means you can get an absolute divorce after being separated for at least one year. This independent lawsuit only addresses the dissolution of marriage and will not address critical issues like property division or alimony payment; however, if either party files suit before there’s been any sort of settlement action taken it doesn’t give them much ground to file again later on about those matters unless something changes during negotiations with their lawyer – though chances are good this won’t happen very often!

Fact # 4: A Relationship May Result in a Mandatory Alimony Obligation.

If a ‘supporting spouse’ is proven to have had an affair, then they are obligated by law in North Carolina to pay alimony. Specifically, the General Statutes state that any person who has engaged with illicit sexual behavior will receive judgment for their dependent partner’s needs as well.

Fact # 5: An alimony obligation can be canceled out by dueling affairs.

North Carolina law bars any dependent spouse who engages in illicit sexual behavior from collecting alimony. If both spouses do so, then the court can decide whether to award or deny payments of financial assistance as part of divorce proceedings

-unless they were also found guilty during their marriage period for committing similar crimes themselves.

Things to keep in mind:

Is alimony taxable in Arizona?

The IRS no longer allows tax deductions for alimony payments. Before 2019, you could deduct your spouse’s monthly income if they were receiving it and taxes would have been incurred on that repayment anyway; however as of this year these benefits have dried up – so don’t rely upon them in order to come out ahead! We can advise whether or not there’s an option here with more detail about what may happen next depending on how much was given/received during 2018 (or another calendar year).

If your ex-spouse isn’t paying you the alimony that was ordered or agreed to, there are several ways for them to do so. These include:

• Filing a complaint with the appropriate agency (such as child support).
• Pleading “out of court” would force an agreement where one does not exist through intimidation tactics such as threatening legal action if payment continues past certain dates without being made on time/in full.
• Seek help from family members and friends in order to find more information about what happened during a marriage – maybe even set up surveillance cameras around the home when they were living together, etc., making sure everything is documented properly!
• And finally, contact an attorney to discuss the situation.

As you can see, there are a lot of things that go into an alimony agreement. It’s crucial to know the ins and outs before making any decisions! That’s why we’re here for you; call us today if your ex-spouse isn’t paying up as it should be. Our team is ready and waiting to help walk you through how our services work so together we can figure out what needs to happen next in order for this process to move forward successfully.

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The attorneys at GillespieShields are well-versed in a variety of different legal fields, ranging from family law to civil suits, employment disputes, and probate cases. Although we specialize in several areas of practice, our greatest passion is family law. We believe in giving families peace of mind no matter their situation, and we fight hard to maintain that peace. Whether you’re filing for dissolution or divorce, determining custody of your children, or thinking about adopting children, our experienced attorneys are here to help you every step of the way.  During our private, one-on-one consultation, we’ll take the necessary time to answer and all of our questions surrounding Arizona’s family laws, your family’s unique situation, and the possible court outcomes. Contact us today for your consultation!

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