Fresno Spousal Support Attorney
How Changing Culture Has Impacted Spousal Support
Financial support is one of the most contested aspects of any
divorce case. In some divorce cases, one person provides financial support to
the other in the form of alimony payments, which is also called spousal
support. Ex-husbands have typically been required to make monthly support
payments to their ex-wives in the past; however, times have changed.
In a society in which both parties generally work full-time or part-time
jobs, spousal support can be paid by either party. If you are in need
of assistance from our firm, we encourage you to
contact our Fresno spousal support attorney at once.
Why a Spousal Support Attorney from Arnold Law Group Should Handle Your Case
As the court will use its own discretion, and an evaluation of certain
factors that are specific to you and your case, you will want a knowledgeable
Fresno alimony attorney by your side. At Arnold Law Group, APC, we can
discuss your case, gather information about your specific case so that
we can build a case aimed at protecting your rights. With
more than 30 years of combined experience, you can trust our team to advocate on your behalf. Our spousal support
lawyer can also answer any questions that you have during the process.
Temporary vs. Permanent Spousal Support
Our spousal support attorney can help you sort through the difficult details
associated with your case and help ensure that your rights are protected.
One of the aspects you will need to understand is whether you can obtain
or may have to pay temporary or permanent spousal support. The court will
not consider fault as part of a spousal support award.
Temporary spousal support is established at the start of your divorce case.
Permanent spousal support is set at the end of your case and is based on factors that are outlined
in the California Family Code.
Some of the factors for permanent spousal support include:
- Financial resources of the party seeking alimony
- Time necessary to acquire sufficient training to find employment
- Standard of living established during the marriage
- Duration of the marriage
- Length of absence from employment
- Loss of earnings, seniority, and other employment opportunities
- Age, physical condition, and emotional condition of party seeking alimony
- Ability of paying spouse to meet the needs of the other
- Contribution of each party in acquisition, deprecation, and preservation
of marital property
Can a Spousal Support Order be Modified?
After a support arrangement is determined, life circumstances can change.
The court understands that a modification may be necessary for either
side of the support order. Our spousal support attorneys in Fresno can
help you request a modification.
How Long Is A Spouse Entitled To Spousal Support In California?
When a marriage or partnership is considered a “long-term”
marriage or partnership (usually 10 years or more), the judge may not
set an end date to the spousal or partner support. The length of the marriage
or domestic partnership is generally from the date of the marriage to
the date of the separation.
Schedule a case evaluation with a spousal support lawyer
at Arnold Law Group, APC at once!