Often used interchangeably, the terms alimony and spousal maintenance both refer to different types of financial support paid by one spouse to another, during or following a divorce. Understanding the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Patricia writes about family law and tips for female lawyers. You should not quit your job to avoid paying alimony, maintenance or ...

Most of us are familiar with the party faux pas known as double dipping, where someone uses the same chip for multiple dips into the shared bowl of salsa. In the context of divorce, double dipping ...

When do family support payments constitute alimony? CPAs advising clients about their tax status in a divorce need to know the rules. Alimony payments are deductible for tax purposes for a payor ...