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Alimony in Gray Divorces: Special Considerations for Older Couples

By Jun 15, 2023 Posted in Alimony

Statistics indicate that gray divorces have been on the rise since 1990. Researchers now believe that more than one-third of couples getting divorced are over the age of 50. Whatever the reasons for this trend, many couples do not realize how this could impact their alimony award until it is too late. If you are over the age of 50 and are considering getting a divorce, you need an experienced family law attorney who can […]

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How Long Do People Have to Pay Spousal Support?

By Apr 1, 2023 Posted in Alimony

In the state of Iowa, spousal support takes on one of the following four forms: traditional, rehabilitative, reimbursement, and transitional. The first is often reserved for couples where one spouse was a stay-at-home parent who may be unable to obtain gainful employment and requires long-term and potentially permanent support. Rehabilitative spousal support helps one spouse advance their education and training to obtain employment through short-term assistance. Reimbursement support is when one spouse reimburses the other […]

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