Spousal Support
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Though many couples can agree or work through such issues as property division and issues related to minor children, spousal support tends to be one of the most hotly contested disputes in a divorce case. Bitterness and resentment often take center stage, making it less likely that parties can reach a compromise on alimony, various types of support, and the dollar value. Plus, there is considerable confusion about the objectives of spousal maintenance, which was never intended to be a windfall for one party or a punishment for the other.
Emotion and complicated laws can convolute divorce when it comes to spousal support, but you can protect your interests when you work with experienced legal counsel. Our attorneys at Nicaud & Sunseri Law Firm will be at your side, whether you are seeking alimony or could be paying it. Please contact our office to set up a Metairie spousal support lawyer who can provide details custom-tailored to your situation. An overview of the relevant legal concepts may also be informative.
Summary of Spousal Support Laws
Alimony may be awarded by a divorce court as a way of balancing the financial disparities that may exist between a higher- and lower-earning spouse. The point is to ease the transition to a new, single-income lifestyle, and avoid a situation where one party’s economic future would be unfair. There are different types of spousal support in divorce, including:
- Temporary alimony, which a court may order one party to pay while the divorce case is proceeding;
- Rehabilitative spousal maintenance that is intended to support one spouse in becoming employable and self-supporting;
- Reimbursement spousal support, which aims to help one spouse recoup the contributions he or she made during the marriage to advance the other party’s career; and,
- Permanent alimony, in rare cases involving marriages in excess of 10 years or where one spouse is disabled.
There are numerous factors used to determine spousal support, such as each party’s income, education, needs, standard of living during the marriage, and many more.
How Our Spousal Support Attorneys Protect Your Rights
Divorce laws encourage parties to reach an agreement on the payments and type of alimony, so a court will usually approve the arrangement and enter the appropriate orders. When agreement is not possible, it will be necessary to conduct a hearing on spousal support. The proceeding is similar to a trial, where each party presents evidence and testimony regarding their respective positions.
At Nicaud & Sunseri Law Firm, our team is committed to protecting your rights as the payor or recipient in a spousal support matter. We will promote your objectives in negotiating an agreement, but we are equally right to represent you at a hearing on alimony.
Consult with a Spousal Support Lawyer About Your Options
When alimony disputes enter the picture in divorce proceedings, it is in your best interests to retain experienced legal counsel to advocate on your behalf. Our team at Nicaud & Sunseri Law Firm is dedicated to fighting for you, so please contact us to schedule a consultation with a Metairie spousal support attorney today.
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