Handling Spousal Support During Divorce
Spousal support, which is also referred to as spousal maintenance or, more commonly, alimony, is an important financial issue that comes into play during many divorces. Unlike child support, in which clear cut guidelines make it clear how it will be handled, handling alimony can be extremely complicated and is often highly contested.
The lawyers at the Roncone Law Offices, P.C., have more than 65 years of combined experience serving people in Leominster, Fitchburg, Worcester and the surrounding parts of Massachusetts. We have a long history of achieving results in disputes over spousal support.
How Alimony Is Determined
If a divorce goes in front of a judge, the judge will look at a variety of factors to determine if and how much alimony should be issued. The initial request is based on need of the recipient spouse. The judge will also look at the length of the marriage and incomes of both parties. If the party seeking alimony doesn't have an income, the judge may look at that person's capacity to earn an income, reviewing his or her work history, education, time out of the workforce, age and other factors. There are subtleties to the calculation and each case is unique.
Because these subtleties exist, the experience possessed by our attorneys is important. We understand how judges commonly rule on these issues, and can use this understanding to formulate an effective strategy for your case.
Spousal Support Ties Into Other Areas of Divorce
While divorce is often broken down into a variety of issues, the fact of the matter is that all of those issues must be looked at as a whole. For example, when considering the issue of alimony, consideration must be given to how this issue relates to property division, debt division or allocation and even child support, if applicable.
We take pride in the personal attention we provide in these cases. This is important, because it allows us to get to know what is important to you. When we move forward with your case, you can be confident that we will be working to achieve results that are right for you.
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To discuss alimony and divorce with an experienced lawyer, call us at 877-261-4389 or send us an e-mail.
