Difference between revisions of "Basic Principles of Spousal Support"

Jump to navigation Jump to search
m
Line 246: Line 246:
*the recipient is unable to re-enter the work force because of physical or mental health issues,
*the recipient is unable to re-enter the work force because of physical or mental health issues,
*the recipient is elderly and unable or likely unable to re-enter the workforce,
*the recipient is elderly and unable or likely unable to re-enter the workforce,
*the recipient's child care or other obligations make it impossible for them re-enter the workforce, or
*the recipient's child care or other obligations make it impossible for them to re-enter the workforce, or
*the consequences of the breakdown of the relationship, including mental health issues such as depression, have left the recipient unable to work.
*the consequences of the breakdown of the relationship, including mental health issues such as depression, have left the recipient unable to work.


An indefinite order or agreement for spousal support can also set out the conditions for the termination of that obligation. The most typical of these conditions are that:
An indefinite order or agreement for spousal support can also set out the conditions for the termination of that obligation. The most typical of these conditions are:


*if the recipient remarries,
*if the recipient remarries,

Navigation menu