Your Alimony Rights

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Support and Alimony:

Coastal Law represents spouses seeking alimony related to ongoing divorce or separation litigation. Our firm also represents clients that need to modify or terminate existing alimony orders, as well as clients defending such actions.

In general, when making an award of alimony or separate maintenance and support, the Court considers the following factors:

(1) Length of marriage

(2) Age of parties

(3) Physical and emotional condition of each spouse

(4) Educational background of each spouse

(5) Employment history and earning potential of each spouse

(6) Standard of living established during the marriage

(7) Current and reasonably anticipated earnings of both spouses

(8) Current and reasonably anticipated expenses and needs of both spouses

(9) Marital and non-marital properties of the parties

(10) Custody of the children

(11) Marital misconduct or fault of either or both parties

(12) Tax consequences to each party as a result of the particular form of support awarded

(13) Existence and extent of any support obligation from a prior marriage

(14) Other factors the court considers relevant

One factor can be given more consideration than another factor. No one factor determines whether alimony is awarded. It is best to seek a legal opinion as to determine whether your circumstance warrant a consideration for alimony.

 

One thing to keep in mind concerning spousal support and/or alimony is that if one of the party commits adultery before the court's acceptance of a final settlement agreement or a final hearing in the matter, the adultery can become a bar to the receipt of alimony. If you plan to receive alimony or spousal support, you should not be involved in a romantic relationship outside your marriage until your case is resolved. At a minimum, discuss your case with an attorney before making any important discussions. On the other hand, if you are expected to pay alimony or spousal support, but have reason to believe your spouse is engaged in adultery, you should also consult an attorney to discuss their options.

 

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Please contact us using our contact form if you need help with alimony or child support or call us at 843-488-5000. The attorneys at Coastal Law treat their clients with integrity and respect for their needs, goals, and objectives. We focus on intelligent legal representation and pledge to listen to and communicate with our clients.