“Live-In” Partner to Provide Alimony

The Supreme Court has decided in a case that a man must pay alimony to a woman who was in a live-in relationship with him. The court stated that even though they were not married, he was still liable for paying alimony after breaking the relationship. The man will be paying palimony as they had a live-in relationship and chose out of their own free will to not be legally wed.

Alimony issues are taken very seriously by courts as there are many details involved. It's important that if you find yourself dealing with an alimony matter that you understand your case and how it should be handled. You need to know that in times like this you do have rights that should be protected and options that will help you do this. You can resolve this matter in a beneficial way if everything is handled carefully and correctly.

If you or someone you know is involved in a family law matter then it is in your best interest to work with a family law attorney who will guide you through this difficult process. A lawyer will know what to expect with your case and will be able to prepare you for difficult matters such as court proceedings. You can count on an attorney to have your best interest in mind at all times. Please take some time today to contact a family law lawyer and begin discussing your case.