Spousal Support?

Spousal support payments are payments one person makes to the other after separation. These spousal support payments are usually ordered by the court after determining the extent to which the earning capacity of each party is sufficient to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage.  Here are some of the things the court takes into account: 1) the length of the marriage; 2) the age and health of the parties; 2) the disparity of the couple’s incomes; 3) whether the couple has children; 4) the marketability of both parties; 5) any history of domestic violence between the parties; 6) role each person played during the marriage or common law relationship.

The Law Office of Earl Robertson III handles requests for spousal support, as well as, the contestation of spousal support requests in high net-worth divorces that involve the division of businesses, professional degrees, high incomes and valuable assets.  In such cases, it is common for one spouse to sacrifice career or educational pursuits so they can stay home and care for children in support her or his spouse’s career advancement, making an award of spousal support more likely. Spousal support can be complicated. Let our law office assist you with it regardless of where your interests lie.

Temporary or Interim Spousal Support

Life does not stand still while you wait for your divorce to be finalized. You still have bills to pay, but now you have only a single income and equity tied up in your family property. Temporary or interim spousal support helps you with your living expenses until the judge issues a final order. If it is appropriate to do so in your case, the Law Office of Earl Robertson III will apply for a temporary or interim spousal support as soon as the divorce petition is filed.

Permanent Spousal Support

Receiving temporary spousal support does not guarantee an order of permanent support. The two types of support fulfill different purposes. While temporary support addresses immediate financial needs, permanent support provides a long-term solution. The court may order permanent spousal support for a variety of reasons, including relieving economic hardship, promoting self-sufficiency and apportioning the financial consequences related to childcare duties.

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