Alimony or Spousal Support?

When couples head towards divorce, they wonder about how alimony might apply to their case. Alimony is also called spousal support. The purpose of alimony is to ease the sudden economic changes that come to a party because of divorce. It’s also to help divorced individuals who might otherwise need public support.

Whether you pay or receive alimony in your case depends on a number of factors. The income of both parties is a significant factor. In addition, the ability of both parties to earn a living is also significant. The length of the marriage and whether either party has disabilities are also important factors.

Child support is separate from alimony. While paying child support can impact a parent’s ability to also pay alimony, they’re considered separate payments. While alimony is for the upkeep of the spouse, child support is for the benefit of the minor children.

It’s up to the judge to decide the appropriate amount of alimony in your case. That makes it important to build the case in order to present it to the judge. You need to gather evidence of your income and the other party’s income. You also need to establish your needs, the other party’s needs and any unique circumstances that you want the court to consider.

It isn’t enough to tell the judge your opinion of the case. Instead, you need to work with your attorney in order to gather evidence of why what you’re asking the court to do is the most appropriate. You can work with your attorney to take advantage of legal processes that allow you to gather records from the other party and other sources in order to build your case.

If you’re getting divorced, contact the Jackson Law Firm to talk about your case. The Jackson Law Firm attorneys can help you build your case to ask the court for the alimony award that’s in your best interests. They can help you pursue your divorce in a way that best represents your interests and meets your objectives.

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