Divorcing spouses typically want to know how much alimony, or spousal support, will be awarded when they get a divorce. Most courts decide whether to order alimony payments — and in what amount — based on a formula set by state law. These formulas take a variety of factors into consideration, including:    both spouses’ […]

The total cost of a divorce depends on the complexity of the case and whether the spouses can work together. Attorney rates depend on experience level and the market for legal services in your area. To reduce costs, spouses can try mediation, which is often less expensive. A local Washington DC family law attorney can […]

The divorce process can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few years, depending on your state’s laws and your specific circumstances. Some states have residency, separation or mediation requirements that prolong the process. Divorces with complex estates or challenging custody issues generally take longer than cases with few assets and no children. A […]

Generally, spouses are allowed to keep their separate property, which are assets they owned before the marriage as well as gifts or inheritance they received before, during, or after the marriage. Property acquired during the marriage — such as income, savings, retirement accounts, stocks, bonds, cars, homes, and furnishings — is considered shared property, and […]