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How does the court calculate spousal support?

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Spousal support, formerly known as alimony, is financial support given by a divorcee to their partner who will encounter financial difficulties as a result of the divorce. This is different from child support, which is given to the parent who claims custody over their children after a divorce. According to divorce lawyers at Kersh Law Firm, spousal support is not mandatory in most states. However, it can be ordered by a judge in certain situations. But how does a judge calculate spousal support? Image source: lyonspc.com Before an amount is calculated, several criteria have to be met by the couple in order to come up with an amount. The two primary criteria that the court looks at when considering spousal support are as follows: the duration of the marriage and the employment status of both divorcees. Image source: virginiadivorcefirm.com If the marriage didn’t last for more than two years or if both individuals are self-sufficient and are earning enough, it is possible ...
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Why do second marriages often end in divorce?

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Divorce has become a staple part of the American culture that the idea no longer surprises people. While there are people who legitimately need a divorce, like abused women or abandoned husbands, there are still people who jump the gun and marry too early. However, even long years of marriage can still end in divorce. Lawyers from Kersh Law Firm claim that divorcees often bounce back and look for another partner as soon as the process ends. This often leads to more mistakes, which end in a second divorce. Image source: verywellmind.com There are a lot of pitfalls which can lead to a second divorce. One such pitfall is starting a relationship before the first divorce is even finalized. This can bring up trust issues later on for both parties. And, since there will still be a lot of communication between the two former partners, pent-up feelings for the other could be released on the new partner. Some mistakes are simply made out of haste. People who divorce late in their lives t...
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Divorce discussion: The startling numbers on domestic violence in the United States

Over the years of helping clients through divorce proceedings, Kersh Law Firm has seen a disturbing number of cases wherein domestic violence played a big role. To spread awareness about this horrible reality, the firm is devoting this blog to share startling statistics on domestic violence in the United States. • More women ages 15 to 44 in the U.S. are injured from incidents of domestic violence than in muggings, rapes, and road accidents combined. • Over 1,500 centers and shelters have been built all over the U.S. to give battered women counseling and a place to stay. • On an average, around 3.5 million women in the U.S. are abused yearly by the men in their homes. • It is estimated that every 15 seconds in the U.S., a woman experiences some form of domestic violence or abuse. • A study shows that one out of every four women in the U.S. will be a victim of domestic violence at least once. • It is estimated that 8 out of 10 victims of domestic violence in the U.S. are w...
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