Receiving spousal support payments is one of the most important parts of getting divorced. Many who receive these payments are under the impression that they will last forever. These payments are viewed as rehabilitative, which means they will come to an end at a specific date, usually once the recipient acquires new employment to help sustain themselves. Let’s take a look at some smart uses for your spousal support payments.
First and foremost, it’s important for you to have a place to live. Use these payments to make a security deposit on an apartment, pay the monthly rent, book a hotel room or even pay the mortgage. No matter your living situation, it’s important that these payments are earmarked for shelter above anything else.
Do you want to go back to school to earn a degree or become certified in a trade? You can use these payments for your tuition. By spending the spousal support on school. you will be investing in your future. You are using payments that will eventually expire to secure employment down the road.
Make sure that your children are properly clothed and fed using these payments. Young children go through clothes like crazy because of growth spurts. Make it a point for them to have clothes that fit at all times and are properly outfitted for every season in Kentucky.
As you can see, there are plenty of uses for spousal support payments. Make sure you do the right thing with these payments so that you have a place to live and food to eat. If you have questions, it’s best to speak with an experienced family law attorney.