Spousal Support(Alimony) Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys
THE LAW OFFICES OF CATHLEEN E. NORTON
Spousal Support (Alimony) in Los Angeles
Spousal support or Alimony is the term used for payments from one spouse to another after a divorce for the purpose of maintaining the former spouse’s standard of living during the marriage. In order for spousal or partner support to be legally established and officially start, there must be a court case. One spouse can ask for spousal support to be paid while your case is going on. This is called a “temporary spousal support order”. Los Angeles family courts in different counties may use slightly different factors in calculating temporary support.
In Los Angeles, the spousal support and alimony is a delicate issue for divorce cases. The judge may consider the following factors to determine the awarding of alimony:
- How long the couple has been married
- The age and health of each spouse
- How much income each can earn on their own
- What the expenses of each spouse are
- Whether there are minor children at home
- The history of the way the couple handled money during the marriage.
Spousal support or Alimony can be a very complicated and challenge aspect of the divorce process. Any award of alimony made by a court can have a significant impact on both parties’ quality of life. Los Angeles family court judges have wide discretion in determining alimony awards, it is important for anyone seeking or contesting alimony to retain an attorney familiar with California family law. At the Law Offices of Cathleen E. Norton, our Los Angeles divorce attorneys aim to structure a realistic spousal support plan that meets the needs of our client which help you to move forward with a sense of financial security. Contact Los Angeles Spousal Support/Alimony Lawyers and Family Law Attorneys (310) 300-4021.