QUESTION
Is there any circumstance where a spouse in legal separation has to pay spousal support?
Asked on May 19th, 2015 on Divorce - Nebraska
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Can I be forced to pay spousal support during legal separation?
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Law Office of Robert Burns
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That would be a yes.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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Law Office of Robert E. McCall
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That would be a yes.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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Diane L. Berger
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That would be a yes.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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Yes you can be forced to pay during a separation..but not if your separation agreement forbids it.
Answered on May 22nd, 2015 at 12:20 AM
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Yes, depending on the circumstances.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 4:07 PM
Yes. Support is ordered in legal separation case as well as in divorce cases. It is based on the supported spouse's need and the ability of the supporting spouse to pay. Hope this helps.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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Yes you can. It is called Postseparation Support and it is, essentially, temporary alimony. Your spouse can also get an award of attorney fees if she prevails on her claim for support.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 9:29 AM
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Yes, if your earnings are greater than the other party's earnings and he/she has a need for support.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 5:53 PM
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Yes if there is a great disparity in income.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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Yes, it is possible, and in fact relatively, that spousal support be paid following a legal separation. I would suggest that you engage in counsel with a family law practitioner.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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Yes if your circumstances warrant it, under the same criteria as for divorce: the court will look at the length of marriage, earning capacity of each party, debts and assets, and several other factors. You should at least visit with an attorney about your potential rights and responsibilities.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 4:36 PM