Signs of spousal abuse can be physical injuries or bruises, but they can also be more subtle, such as fear of the spouse, lack of decision-making ability, isolation, and feeling like they deserve inappropriate treatment. The victim may not show obvious signs of abuse and may feel intimidated or dependent on their spouse. The abuser […]
Marital rape was not recognized as a crime until the late 20th century due to the belief that a woman’s body belonged to her husband. Women’s rights movements argued that marriage could not diminish individual rights, leading to the criminalization of spousal rape in many regions. Marital rape is still underreported and can occur in […]
Spousal support is given after divorce to maintain the dependent spouse’s standard of living. Changes in factors like settlement, cost of living, or cohabitation can affect support. Changes require court approval, and evidence of significant financial changes is needed for independent motions. Spousal support is generally provided after a divorce in order to enable the […]
Marital violence, also known as spousal abuse, is when one partner tries to control or maintain control over the other. It can be physical, emotional, sexual, or financial. Physical violence can include hitting, choking, or depriving the partner of necessities. Sexual abuse is any sexual contact against the partner’s will. Emotional abuse is an attempt […]
A spousal trust is a legal arrangement where an entity holds a spouse’s assets and provides income and assets to the surviving spouse after their death. It can also provide for other parties, such as children. It can protect assets from remarriage and plan distribution in blended families. Specific requirements include all trust proceeds going […]
A spousal trust is a legal arrangement where an individual or entity holds a spouse’s assets and provides a way for them to give income and assets to their spouse when they die. The surviving spouse is the beneficiary. It can protect assets from falling into another person’s hands through remarriage and can be useful […]
Military spousal support includes financial, service, and career benefits for spouses of military members. These benefits can include education grants, career development, medical support, and legal aid in the case of divorce. Even after divorce, military benefits may continue to support ex-spouses and their children. Military spousal support primarily refers to a collection of benefits […]
Spousal support, or alimony, is financial payments made by one divorced spouse to the other to maintain their standard of living. Factors such as income and earning potential are considered in determining the amount and duration of payments. Types of support include temporary, repayable, rehabilitative, and permanent. Dual-income marriages have led to a decrease in […]
Marital support and alimony are payments made between spouses during a divorce or separation. Spousal support is made during proceedings, while alimony is paid after finalization. Calculation is based on income differences, and alimony is tax-deductible, while spousal support is tax-free. Marital support and alimony refers to the transfer of money, funds, and other assets […]
Marital privilege protects the privacy of spouses and prevents coerced testimony. It can be granted through law or precedent. Spouses can refuse to testify about private communications, but exceptions exist for child custody and crimes against a partner. Divorce may affect spousal privilege, and same-sex partners may face discrimination in some legal systems. Marital privilege […]
Marital privilege is a legal right that protects spouses from testifying about private communications in civil cases and criminal cases. It ensures that conversations that occur privately in a marriage cannot be used as evidence in a trial. There are exceptions to this right, and it only applies to legally recognized marriages. Martial privilege is […]
Spousal abuse is not just physical, but includes emotional and financial abuse. Abusers use tactics such as isolation and manipulation to control their partners. Victims may feel trapped and struggle to leave the relationship. It is important to provide support and resources for those experiencing abuse. Marital abuse is a form of abuse where someone […]
Stay-at-home parents cannot set up their own IRA due to lack of income, but a spousal IRA allows a working spouse to contribute extra money on behalf of their non-working spouse. Spousal IRAs are held separately and can be established through a Roth or traditional IRA. Couples can contribute up to $10,000 annually, and each […]
