Palimony is monetary compensation from one member of an unmarried couple to the other, following their separation. A 2010 statute prevents individuals from obtaining palimony unless the couple had a written agreement. Recently, the Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether this statute would apply to agreements made before it was enacted in 2010. The Supreme Court has determined that the law does not apply retroactively. Therefore, oral arguments made before the statute was encated in 2010 may still be enforcable. So now, whether or not you need a written agreement to be entitled to palimony depends on the year the agreement was made.
Who Is Involved in a Collaborative Divorce Team?
If you want to settle all of the disagreements you and your spouse have in divorce court, you can do that. There are other options though, including a collaborative divorce where you can work together to reach a conclusion. A collaborative divorce team is more than just you, your spouse, and your lawyers. There are…
