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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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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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Some advice when going through a divorce negotiation

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Image source: mymodernlaw.com With the costs of going to court have gone up significantly, it has become extremely difficult to get legal aid for divorce litigation cases. This translates to more and more people having to focus on negotiating their divorce more, something that can prove very tricky. Herewith are some tips to keep in mind as you and your ex-spouse discuss with a mediation lawyer, courtesy of Texas-based legal practice Kersh Law Firm. First, stay calm and keep control of your emotions. It begins with knowing the things that trigger any negative reaction on your part, especially sensitive points of disagreements you and your ex have. Identify them and practice keeping calm when you think about them. Image source: urf-law.com Be very clear and specific about what you want but have that mindset of quiet acceptance that you will not get everything you expect. Any successful settlement must work for both parties, so find alternative ideas and options instead o...
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