INJURY-FREE RUNNING BREAKDOWN OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT OPTIONS
THE 4 TYPES OF ALIMONY
Divorce is often financially harder on one spouse than the other, and some spouses struggle financially. Alimony — a transfer of funds from the highest-earning spouse — allows them to stay afloat. There are four types of alimony awarded in different situations. TEMPORARY ALIMONY In these cases, temporary alimony supports the spouse who earns less while the divorce is pending. The amount can vary depending on the income of both spouses and the length of their marriage but will end once the proceedings are finalized. Temporary alimony may change to another form if the judge deems it necessary. REHABILITATIVE ALIMONY In some marriages, one spouse might need to gain the skills to find a career to support
themselves. In rehabilitative alimony, the higher- earning spouse covers their living expenses while they train to boost their earning potential. This includes enrolling in college, signing up for a training program, or getting a certification. This temporary support requires the spouse to report on their journey to self-sufficiency to ensure that they’re working toward independence. It ends when the receiving spouse is financially independent or remarries. PERMANENT ALIMONY In particularly lengthy marriages, especially those over 10 years, one spouse may be awarded permanent alimony. They must have been out of the workforce for an extended period and have few ways to support themselves, if at all. While permanent alimony’s name implies it will last forever,
that’s not usually true. Judges typically award months or years of alimony. While some permanent alimonies indeed are permanent, those are rare. LUMP-SUM ALIMONY The amount depends on various factors, such as both spouses’ standard of living, income, and more. For marriages under 10 years, they may be awarded alimony lasting half the total years of marriage. Whether you’re paying, receiving, or debating alimony, you must know the differences between temporary, rehabilitative, permanent, and lump- sum options. It can keep you prepared for the proceedings ahead. If you have any questions about alimony, give us a call.
Fasting for Vitality Take Charge of Your Health
Fasting is a popular diet trend at the moment. You can find videos all over the internet about the benefits people have had while engaging in fasting. Fortunately, unlike many fad diets, the fasting trend is positive, as research has shown it offers many health benefits. Here’s a look at a few of those. WHY SHOULD YOU FAST? When the body stops getting calories, you start burning fat reserves in your body. This fat is sent to the liver and converted into acids called ketones. Ketones are used as fuel to run your body and brain like a backup generator when it doesn’t have food. This process is called ketosis and happens when you fast. Besides burning fat, fasting offers other benefits.
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It improves heart health by lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, decreasing the odds of developing heart disease. Regular fasting may boost brain function and prevent neurodegenerative disorders. Fasting helps with weight loss by increasing growth hormone secretion.
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TYPES OF FASTING Before engaging in any fasting routine, check with your health practitioner to make sure you are making a choice that aligns with your continued health and wellness. There are many types of fasting, including:
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Juice Fasts — You only drink fruit or vegetable juices for the duration of the fast. Water Fasts — You can only drink water for a regulated period of time. Intermittent Fasting — This technique restricts food intake, wholly or partially, throughout the day or for part of the week. You can eat as you usually would during the off-hours or days.
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It promotes blood sugar control by lowering insulin sensitivity — so fasting decreases the chances of getting Type 2 diabetes. Fasting reduces acute inflammation and improves chronic inflammation, which has serious consequences for heart disease, cancer, and other serious conditions.
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Fasting, a healthy diet, and exercise offer many health benefits and help keep your body and mind spry as you age. Talk to your doctor to see if fasting could be a reasonable part of your life plan.
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