What does temporary alimony mean?

What does temporary alimony mean?

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Temporary alimony or spousal support is an order for support that comes during a divorce, legal separation or even an annulment case after one party has filed such a request with the court. Temporary spousal support is also called pendente lite spousal support, which means an order made during the pendency of a case.

Is temporary alimony tax deductible?

California law requires alimony payments, also known as spousal support payments, to be reported as income by the recipient. The payments must be made under a divorce or separation instrument. The instrument does not designate payments as non-taxable to the recipient or not allowable as a deduction to the payor.

What is rehabilitation alimony?

“Rehabilitative” alimony is to support a spouse who is expected to become economically self-sufficient by a predicted time.

Can a court set a monthly alimony payment?

Based on this, if the court believes that temporary alimony is appropriate, it will set a monthly payment. A temporary spousal support award is not a certainty: it depends on the facts of each case. In some states, including California, courts can use a guideline formula to determine temporary spousal support.

When does temporary alimony or spousal support come?

Temporary alimony or spousal support is an order for support that comes during a divorce, legal separation or even an annulment case after one party has filed such a request with the court. A hearing is set after a motion document called a “Request for Order” is filed with the family court.

How are child support payments different from alimony payments?

Don’t characterize payments as child support or a part of a property settlement. Child support payments, unlike alimony, are never tax-deductible. So be sure that alimony payments are not tied in any way to support of your children.

What do you call a lump sum alimony payment?

Lump sum payments, sometimes called buyouts, lump sum alimony, or spousal maintenance buyout, is the payment of alimony in one lump sum. Instead of getting periodic payments made over a designated time frame, the spouse on the receiving end is given one large payment.

Based on this, if the court believes that temporary alimony is appropriate, it will set a monthly payment. A temporary spousal support award is not a certainty: it depends on the facts of each case. In some states, including California, courts can use a guideline formula to determine temporary spousal support.

Temporary alimony or spousal support is an order for support that comes during a divorce, legal separation or even an annulment case after one party has filed such a request with the court. A hearing is set after a motion document called a “Request for Order” is filed with the family court.

What do I need to do to enforce an alimony order?

You’ll need to file a motion (legal paperwork) with the court, and ask a judge to order your spouse to make the overdue payments and keep up with future payments. This is sometimes called a motion for enforcement or contempt.

Don’t characterize payments as child support or a part of a property settlement. Child support payments, unlike alimony, are never tax-deductible. So be sure that alimony payments are not tied in any way to support of your children.