Phoenix Spousal Support Attorney

An Overview of Spousal Support

When two people are engaged in divorce proceedings, a divorce court will frequently order one of the spouses to provide temporary financial relief to the other, when that former partner has more financial resources.  Once the proceedings have come to an end, there may be a further agreement or judgment for what is called "spousal maintenance."  This is also referred to as "alimony."  Below is an outline of the various forms of spousal support, including alimony:

• Temporary spousal support - A person financially dependent on their spouse can request temporary financial support in the course of divorce proceedings.  As the proceedings continue, temporary support can act as protection for the assets and credit of both spouses.
• Spousal maintenance - Spousal maintenance, or alimony, may be awarded to one of the spouses after a divorce for a specific period of time.  The term of the alimony payments can be finite, or it can last for the duration of the person's life.  There are several factors that are taken into account when deciding to award alimony, including the length of the marriage, whether one of the spouses is disabled, and the paying spouse's actual ability to make the payments.
• Contractual alimony - Two former spouses may settle on agreed-upon alimony payments as part of a formal divorce settlement.

A Phoenix divorce attorney is available to assist you if you are in need of legal help in your spousal support case.  They can provide you with professional representation that is designed to protect your interests and resolve the matter in your favor.

Spousal Support & Alimony Cases in Phoenix

The Wallin Law Group possesses considerable experience in practicing family law, including cases that involve spousal support and property division.  If you are getting a divorce and need legal help in reaching spousal support terms, contact our offices today, and we will review your situation and advise you how to proceed in matters surrounding alimony or spousal support, and will protect your interests throughout the process.