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Spousal support—also known as maintenance or alimony—can play an important role in helping spouses transition financially after divorce.
Courts consider factors such as income differences, length of marriage, earning capacity, and financial need when determining whether support is appropriate. While statutory guidelines provide direction, each case is ultimately decided based on its unique circumstances.
We carefully review income, expenses, assets, and future earning potential to provide clear guidance and realistic expectations.
Whether you are seeking support or responding to a request, we focus on presenting an accurate financial picture and developing a strategy tailored to your goals.
Our approach is thoughtful, practical, and forward-looking. We aim to help clients reach outcomes that promote fairness, stability, and long-term financial security.
If you’re seeking spousal support or have been asked to pay, the first step is to determine how much is fair. We look at:
The length of the marriage
The financial situation of both spouses
The recipient spouse’s ability to support themselves
Any agreed-upon or standard of living during the marriage
Contributions to the marriage (financial, emotional, home-making, etc.)
Our team doesn’t let the other party dictate unfair terms. We gather all the necessary facts to argue for a support amount that fits your needs (or what you can afford).
Life changes. Jobs change. Health changes. If your circumstances or your ex’s circumstances have changed, we can help you modify your spousal support order. Whether you need more support, less support, or adjustments to the duration, we’re here to make sure it’s fair.
If your ex is failing to pay spousal support or has stopped payments, we take action. Enforcement means getting the court involved to make sure they follow the order. We don’t let delays or excuses stand in the way of your financial well-being.
If you’ve been asked to pay too much or believe the other party is trying to get more than they deserve, we fight back. We’ll analyze the financial records, ensure the calculations are accurate, and challenge any unreasonable demands. We won’t let you get pushed into an unfair deal.
What is Spousal Support (Maintenance/Alimony)?
Spousal support is money one spouse may be ordered to pay the other after a divorce, meant to ensure that the recipient spouse can maintain a similar standard of living post-divorce.
It can come in several forms, including:
Temporary support (while the divorce is ongoing)
Long-term or permanent alimony (when one spouse can’t financially support themselves after the divorce)
Rehabilitative alimony (support to help a spouse become financially self-sufficient after a period of time)
Determining the right amount of support and for how long is critical — and that’s where we come in.
When You Should Contact a Spousal Support Lawyer:
If you are facing a spousal support claim: If your spouse is seeking alimony, don’t let them dictate the terms. We’ll make sure it’s fair and based on your financial reality.
If you’re being asked to pay alimony: If you can’t afford the amount your ex is asking for, we can help negotiate a fair reduction or modification.
If you need to modify or stop spousal support payments: If you’ve experienced a significant life change (job loss, disability, etc.) or your ex’s financial situation has changed, we can help adjust your support terms.
If you’re not receiving the spousal support you were promised: We take immediate action to enforce existing support orders, making sure you get what’s owed.
