For many of our California clients, the end of a marriage signals significant financial changes in their lives. Depending on your job situation and other factors, you may have serious concerns regarding what this process will mean for your stability and security in the future. Our Los Angeles spousal support attorneys at MNB Law Group, Inc., help our clients address the complex issues that often arise during divorce, including spousal support.
In some cases, spousal support is appropriate for a lesser-earning spouse after a marriage is over. Whether you believe you have a rightful claim to this type of support or want to understand your potential obligations, our Los Angeles spousal support lawyers can evaluate your situation and give you an honest assessment.
California law recognizes that divorce can often leave one party without a vital source of income, and the intent of spousal support is to offset financial inequity and prevent economic hardship. If one spouse stayed home to raise the children, gave up career advancement for the benefit of his or her spouse or earned significantly less, then that individual could be eligible for spousal support, also called alimony. When determining the amount and duration of spousal support payments, the court will consider the following factors:
Depending on the situation, alimony can be permanent or rehabilitative. Our LA spousal support attorneys will seek to secure either the financial support you need or reasonable payments depending on your situation, financial capabilities, and expectations for the future.
In order to be eligible for spousal support, you need to prove your dependency on your spouse at the time of your marriage. Also, the duration of your marriage will determine your eligibility. If you were married for more than 10 years, you will be awarded alimony for a longer period. Similarly, if you were married for less than 10 years, your marriage will constitute a short-term marriage and you would be eligible for a lesser amount of alimony payments and for a shorter period. A competent spousal support lawyer in Los Angeles, California can help you determine your eligibility.
Laws on spousal support are gender neutral. The earning potential of each spouse, marital misconduct, and the duration of the marriage are some determining factors for who pays the spousal support. Generally speaking, the lower income spouse is entitled to alimony payments in order to maintain their standard of living and provide them with financial stability.
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Navigating the financial aspects or other support-related issues in a divorce alone can seem complex and overwhelming. Without a qualified legal team, you can greatly decrease your chances of a positive outcome. Our LA spousal support attorneys are genuinely committed to your success. Our lawyers for spousal support offer straightforward guidance, helping our clients establish realistic expectations and pursue a fair resolution. Contact our Los Angeles office to schedule an assessment of your case by reaching out online or calling us at 818-344-9200. We can help you understand your rights and legal options during an initial meeting. We help clients located throughout the San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles County and across Southern California.
The duration for spousal support payments largely depends on the length of your marriage. If your marriage lasts for less than 10 years, you will have to pay spousal support for no longer than half the term of your marriage. In case of marriages that last longer than 10 years, the court may not set a definite termination date during the trial.
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