1. Explain the difference between equitable distribution and spousal support. In doing so explain the different purposes of each of these and the basis on which these awards are granted and in what context Please use book – Family Law for paralegals
Difference between an equitable distribution and spousal support
When facing the prospect of divorce, most people confuse equitable distribution and spousal support/alimony because both involve the exchange of money between spouses, but there are very different concepts. Alimony is income paid from one spouse to another, based on the circumstances of the marriage. When one spouse has historically supported the other, he might be required to continue providing the same level of financial support following divorce. In contrast, equitable distribution is necessary in every divorce action. This process requires the identification of all marital assets and debts, and then results in assets and debts being divided between the spouses at the time of divorce.
r shortage gaps in areas such as nursing and teaching. So if the UK leave the EU it might lead to the immense shortage of labours as in 2016 there have been some firms who are outlining the labour shortages, especially in areas such as agriculture and construction. If UK leaves, they will gain the advantage of restricting net immigrations but on the other hand it will be difficult for UK nationals to find work abroad. According to the record, there are 2 million British nationals who are currently working in EU. Similarly according to the survey by (RICS) around 176,500 people who are working in UK from different parts of the EU will be jeopardized as well (Guardian, 2018).
Furthermore, the basic and main problem for UK is the decline of the inward investment which UK receives from the EU. Currently the value of Pound has been fallen from 10 to 15 percent showing the negative impact on the economical condition in a longer run for UK. Nevertheless, the particular problem of the decline in Pound is due to the low wage growth which has risen cost push inflation. In future if the current scenario continues it might also trigger an economic downturn for UK.
If UK leaves the EU, even then it has to pay the EU to able itself in taking benefits from the single market. Around £17bn was paid to EU from UK which is approximately 0.6% of the total GDP. IF UK leaves EU, then EU will not grant UK to have benefits of the single market. According to EC the net contribution of UK to EU is $7.1bn and as a percentage of the GDP the membership cost including the money which return to UK is 0.4% (Hannan, 2009).
The waste of resources is due to the inefficient agriculture policies between EU and UK. According to the records the EU, despite years of reform paid a high volume of its budget on agriculture in 2013 which was around 43%. If the UK leaves EU, then it will allow UK to make its own agriculture polies on its own terms and conditions and would not be subject to EU policies in future. Although, UK still have to make some amendments in the policies with other countries on issues such as fishing, environment and pollution.
United Kingdom will be able to cut of the European Union regulations once UK leaves the EU. Nevertheless, still to trade with EU in future the companies will need to match the standards of EU on environment, health and etc. It is also have been said that the biggest cost is not due to EU regulation but is because of the UK’s planning regulation which can also have beneficial social effects such as battery safety standards and reduction in excess energy use.
Although there are many reasons for the decline in UK’s product