Law Firm of Walter K Schreyer Various Legal Dilemmas And How To Overcome Them | страница 3

 Due to the varying factors that need to be considered, it is somewhat
impossible to have a dependable estimate on the right amount to be paid.
Unlike child support, payments are usually not regulated. Since there are
basically no enforcement laws, the paying spouse can default and go without
facing any punishment. However, the spouse receiving alimony payment can
decide to take legal actions against the former spouse. He/she can put in place
a judgment of contempt thus giving the other party no other choice but to
perform his/her financial responsibilities or face the wrath of the law in case of
default. But, unfortunately, this is only applicable in some states.
 Whenever alimony is awarded, it is otherwise regarded as a rehabilitative
measure. The end to an alimony payment depends on when the spouse
receiving the payment will be able to take care of themselves without external
help. In some cases, the divorce decree does not state when alimony payments
will probably end. Payments must be made only when the court deems it fit to
stop them. Other factors that bring about the end of an alimony payment
include when the payer dies when the former spouse remarries or on a date
specified by the court.