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 through
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 where both parties generally work full-time or part-time jobs,
either party can pay spousal support. If you require 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 discretion and evaluate certain factors 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 topic so that our spousal support lawyers
can build a lawsuit 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 you have during the process. For
a spousal support lawyer near you call
559.900.1263!
How Spousal Support Is Determined in California
In California, spousal support is determined by the higher-earning spouse
giving between 35% to 40% of their income, and 40% to 50% is deducted
from the lower-earning spouse. Alimony in California is solely paid until
the recipient becomes independent.
Temporary vs. Permanent Spousal Support
Our spousal support attorney can help you sort through the complicated
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
- The 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 state of the party seeking alimony
- The ability to pay 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.
Therefore, the court understands that a modification may be necessary
for either side of the support order. A spousal support modification can
get complicated. Don't worry, our spousal support attorneys in Fresno
can help you request a modification. Call our spousal support lawyers near you!
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 ten years or more), the judge may not
set an end date for the spousal or partner support. The length of the
marriage or domestic partnership is generally from the marriage date to
the date of the separation. For help understanding California spousal
support laws, contact our alimony lawyers at
559.900.1263.
Schedule a case evaluation with a spousal support lawyer
at Arnold Law Group, APC at once! Our Fresno alimony lawyers are ready
to help with spousal support and other family law cases.