Spousal Support

Spousal support often referred to as “alimony,” is a financial award given to a spouse as a part of their divorce settlement. This award can be ordered for a variety of different reasons according to a judge’s discretion. Because spousal support is awarded on a case-by-case basis, it is important for divorcing spouses to appoint an attorney to their case to protect their rights.

Financially disadvantaged spouses should be able to have their voices heard in court. On the other hand, spouses that may be ordered to pay spousal support should be treated justly – which means not being ordered to pay more spousal support than is actually necessary.

Spousal support awards can be temporary, long term, or even for life.

Generally speaking, spousal support is determined with the following case details in mind:

The standard of living enjoyed during
The length of the marriage
The income and assets of each spouse, including retirement accounts
The earning potential of each spouse
How long would it take to retrain the non-working spouse
The age of each spouse at the end of the divorce
How well the couple treated each other

If you need representation for your spousal support case in the Atlanta area, our firm is here to serve your needs.

At The law office of Family Lawyer Atlanta, we will be happy to look over your spousal support case and determine what the next steps should be with the court. If you have any questions, please contact our office for an immediate consultation.