HOW IS ALIMONY GRANTED?
There are basically two types of alimony. Rehabilitative alimony is designed for short, definite periods of time, usually to help a spouse get back into the job market. In certain cases, because of age or disability, a court has the right to award alimony indefinitely. WHAT SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT CUSTODY AND VISITATION? The well-being of the child is a primary consideration in awarding custody. Your attorney will discuss with you the potential consequences of a contested child custody matter. If at all possible, visitation should continue between the parties even if they are separated, pending the hearing in the Family Court. The Family Court can set specific times that the non-custodial parent will have visitation. A custodial parent’s failure to comply with a visitation schedule may result in a change in custody. CAN DECISIONS MADE ABOUT CHILD SUPPORT, CUSTODY AND VISITATION BE CHANGED? Even after your divorce has been finalized, the Family Court has the authority to change existing chi
