What is permanent alimony?
There are many types of alimony. To most men, the most vilest form of alimony is called permanent alimony. To a man, if they have to pay a permanent alimony award it really is a nuclear blast to their lifestyle. Permanent alimony is usually awarded in a long-term marriage where there is a large unequal earning capacity between the spouses. Moreover, the dependent spouse must be unable to earn a sufficient income to maintain a reasonably comparable marital lifestyle. Permanent alimony can be modified/reduced based on a change of circumstances. The courts are often flooded with motions to reduce permanent alimony. However, the standards to convince a court to reduce/terminate a permanent alimony award are very strict.