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    Default Modification of Child Support to Alimony

    My question involves a marriage in the state of: Massachusetts

    I am currently getting a modification of my current child support agreement to straight alimony. I was married for 21 years. I am currently unemployed (no income)due to health issues and he makes approximately $235,000 per year. What would you expect I would get for alimony and for how long?

    Also, is there any important points of relevance I need to bring up to my lawyer so I receive the most money possible from this settlement?

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    Default Re: Modification of Child Support to Alimony

    Child support and spousal support serve two different purposes. The former is for the benefit of the children; the latter is for the benefit of the former spouse. The fact that you desire to recharacterize your child support as spousal support does not of itself mean that a court will agree to do so.

    Perhaps you can clarify how long you have been divorced, whether you presently have a spousal support order in effect, and what it is you are trying to accomplish.

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    Default Re: Modification of Child Support to Alimony

    Quote Quoting Marles11
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    My question involves a marriage in the state of: Massachusetts

    I am currently getting a modification of my current child support agreement to straight alimony. I was married for 21 years. I am currently unemployed (no income)due to health issues and he makes approximately $235,000 per year. What would you expect I would get for alimony and for how long?

    Also, is there any important points of relevance I need to bring up to my lawyer so I receive the most money possible from this settlement?
    Why do you want to do that? How will it benefit you?

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    Default Re: Modification of Child Support to Alimony

    Do you realize that SS is taxable to you?

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    Default Re: Modification of Child Support to Alimony

    Quote Quoting jumanji
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    Do you realize that SS is taxable to you?
    It depends on total income and how a person files their taxes.

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    Default Re: Modification of Child Support to Alimony

    I think you need to get advice's from experienced divorce and family lawyer, he/she will gives you best advice that is beneficial for you and your kids.

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