Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)

The firm can assist clients with demonstrating a need to the court for spousal maintenance. The court typically determines whether or not such a need

exists by examining such factors as the client’s income or ability to work, work history, educational background, other financial resources, and monthly needs.

In cases where providing for another spouse’s needs is justified, the court will consider factors to make a determination as to the appropriate amount and

duration of support. Such factors include financial resources, education and training, the parties’ standard of living, incomes, expenses, division of property,

duration of marriage, lost employment opportunities, age and physical or emotion conditions, and contribution of each party towards the marital property

and marriage. The firm can also represent clients who are contesting a request for spousal maintenance.