Tag Archives: Alimony

Modifying Maintenance/Alimony

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Camron Hoorfar

Missouri statutes state that a person can request to modify the amount of maintenance or alimony that they pay as long as they can show a change in circumstances that is substantial and continuing. If you are in a custody … Continue reading →

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Getting Maintenance

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

During a Missouri divorce, the court can award a spouse maintenance (also known as alimony) if the spouse can show that they are unable to meet their reasonable expenses through appropriate employment and property given to them through the divorce. … Continue reading →

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What is Considered when Determining Child Support and Alimony?

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Answer:  Everything.  In a recent Missouri court opinion, the court stated that no financial resource is exempt from the court’s consideration in determining child support and alimony.  However, the court is supposed to look at the level of control the … Continue reading →

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Alimony

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

Alimony that is received by a taxpayer must be included as income on that person’s tax return. Anyone who pays alimony can deduct the alimony payments on the first page of their federal tax return. However, in order to be … Continue reading →

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Reducing Your Alimony or Maintenance Payments

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Camron Hoorfar

In Missouri, in order to try and reduce your alimony payments or maintenance payments to a former spouse, you must show that you have had a substantial and lasting change in circumstances from when the alimony or maintenance payments were … Continue reading →

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Mean Conduct Does Not Equate to Termination of Maintenance

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

When trying to modify or stop your child support or alimony payments, the courts cannot consider the actions of your ex-spouse or your children.  Despite your ex-spouse being mean to you or your children treating you with disrespect, the courts … Continue reading →

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Gay Marriage Does Not Terminate Alimony

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Camron Hoorfar

Under Missouri law, a person who is paying alimony or maintenance to their former spouse can stop paying alimony once their former spouse re-marries.  However, because Missouri does not recognize gay marriages, if the former spouse enters into a gay … Continue reading →

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Divorce Tips

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

According to CNN, the average cost of a divorce is up to $15,000. Some financial planners state that this amount will be even higher because it is more expensive to operate two households. If you are thinking about divorce or … Continue reading →

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Child Support Contempt of Court

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Camron Hoorfar

Evidence of spending or other transfers of money that resulted in a person unable to pay child support or alimony can be sufficient to support a judgment of contempt. However, going to jail because of that contempt requires that the … Continue reading →

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Tax Issues in Regard to Divorce Settlements

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Camron Hoorfar

Attorneys and accountants should recognize the common tax issues that occur in a divorce. These issues include filing status and dependency matters, alimony and child support, and property settlements. Each of these issues impact how a settlement is reached in … Continue reading →

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