Alimony Attorneys for Women
When a couple gets a divorce, alimony is often awarded to aid a spouse in maintaining the same or similar standard of living that was enjoyed during the marriage. Depending on the situation, temporary spousal support can also be awarded. Alimony is not mandatory, and the court will contemplate numerous aspects of the relationship when determining if it will be granted, including:
- The duration of the marriage
- The health and age of each spouse
- Each spouses assets and income
- Each spouses earning potential
- Each spouses liabilities and debts
- If there are minor children, which spouse has principal custodial duties
- The capability of an unemployed spouse to find a job
- A spouses capability to pay support
- The contributions each spouse made to the marriage
- Tax consequences
Couples can arrive at their own arrangements regarding alimony in addition to deferring the issue to the court. If you are seeking a divorce, contact an experienced family law lawyer from the Schulman Family Law Group to address your eligibility for alimony and how to draft an agreement. A divorce attorney from the Schulman Family Law Group can evaluate your case and give you valuable legal advice regarding alimony issues.’