How to avoid alimony in massachusetts?

Alimony is income to the recipient spouse of former spouse and must be included as income in both your Federal and Massachusetts state income tax return as the income is taxable, subject to Massachusetts Depart of Revenue guidelines (DOR). read more

However, Massachusetts law provides that alimony generally shouldn't exceed the recipient spouse's need or 30 to 35% of the difference in income between the spouses. This rule of thumb doesn't apply to reimbursement alimony (alimony that is awarded to even out the division of property, rather than to support one spouse going forward) or to situations in which a deviation from the ordinary rules is appropriate. read more

Web sources Alimony, Mass. Legal Help, June 2014. In plain language, explains alimony law in Massachusetts, including an introduction to alimony, the four different types of alimony, and answers to common questions. read more