Fort Lauderdale, FL asked in Divorce and Family Law for Florida

Q: My husband and I are divorcing after 23 years of marriage he now lives in Arizona I live in Massachusetts. He retired

On disability and only worked periodically. When he receives my income dies he have to claim that as income and pay taxes on it

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A: What do you mean by "when he receives my income?" Generally any income received is taxable. The exception in family law is if you are paying spousal support (alimony) with after tax dollars, meaning that you already paid taxes on those funds, then the receiver does not have to pay taxes again on those funds. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

A: And what does this have to do with Florida law if you live in Massachusetts?

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