Spousal Support Lawyer in Orange County
After a divorce, courts in California can require that one spouse support the other even after the marriage has been dissolved. This spousal support, also known as alimony, can be from ex-husband to ex-wife or ex-wife to ex-husband. If one spouse is financially disadvantaged, they can either reach an agreement in mediation with respective attorneys, or the court can mandate a specific amount.
Alimony can be an upsetting subject. Sometimes one partner will feel like it is inequitable to impose financial support, whereas the other might believe that it is their legal right to demand financial support. Both viewpoints can be valid, depending upon the circumstances of your case. If you are going through a divorce and you are worried that the amount of alimony will become an issue, an Orange County alimony lawyer at the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman can help you. You need an attorney who is familiar with how spousal support is calculated, the factors that the courts take into account when awarding spousal support and various other important aspects to your marriage dissolution.
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Alimony is generally calculated using some or all of the following factors:
- Length of the marriage
- Assets and liabilities of both parties
- The current earnings of both parties
- Potential earning capability of both parties
- Age and physical health of both spouses
- Basic necessities required by each person
Despite the fact that there are specific guidelines, your individual circumstances may not be so clear. With the help of a lawyer who has extensive experience with alimony issues in a divorce, you can ensure that your marriage dissolution is as equitable and smooth as possible.
Because divorce can be such an emotional and delicate situation, it is important that your lawyer is sensitive to your unique needs. However, this does not mean that your attorney will be anything but aggressive and zealous in upholding your rights and those of your family throughout the divorce proceedings. The lawyers at the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman will vigorously defend your best interests for the duration of your divorce.
Contact an Orange County Spousal Support Attorney at the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman today if you are going through a divorce with alimony issues in California.