ALIMONY

Alimony is support given to one party in a divorce. It may be temporary or long term, as defined buy a Court order, or now modified, according to the Alimony and Reform Act of 2012. Like Child Support, Alimony is formula based for those who qualify. Attorney Carpenter can use experts, such as forensic accountants, to determine an individual’s income stream and ability to pay alimony, or to reduce/modify alimony payments if you suffer a job loss or retire. Attorney Carpenter has obtained favorable alimony awards and reductions for clients.