Spousal Support

Spousal support or alimony may be awarded to one spouse for a period of time during the divorce and/or after the divorce is finalized. The court looks at several factors when considering the amount and duration of a spousal support award, such as:

• The income of each spouse
• Earning abilities of each spouse
• The length of marriage
• The standard of living established during the marriage
• The education of the parties and how long it will take the spouse seeking support to acquire education, training, or job experience to obtain appropriate employment
• The age and health of each spouse

Receiving a realistic assessment of your situation based on each of the factors provides you with information to make decisions about your case. With realistic information, you can attempt to negotiate a settlement. If settlement discussions fail, preparing your case for trial based on the spousal support factors is essential to the outcome.

Could you be awarded spousal support in your divorce? Will you have to pay spousal support? Contact The Law Offices of LeeDaun C. Williams today for a free case evaluation.