Working With You for a Fair Result
We understand the considerations the court takes into account when determining spousal support, but as with most issues worked out through alternatives to litigation, that's a starting point for negotiation rather than a mandate handed down by a third party.
Quick Results
Determining spousal support or alimony begins with calculating temporary support. People who have relied on their spouses for income have a lot of questions they need answered:
- Will I have enough money?
- Where will I live?
- Will I be able to get a job?
- When will support start?
- How much will I get?
For clients with pressing issues, mediation, collaboration and consultation offer the advantage of flexibility and quickness, allowing people to proceed without wondering where their next meal will come from or where they will sleep.
Determining Longer-Term Support
Just like the family courts, we look at a series of considerations when determining longer-term support, using factors such as:
- The extent to which each spouse has the ability to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage
- How the supported spouse's earning capacity was impaired by unemployment during marriage
- The financial situation of the supporting spouse
- The length of the marriage
- The ability of the supported spouse to work without interfering with the interests of the children
- Age and health
- And other factors
Using consistent and verified calculations, we can find a starting point from which to negotiate an alimony agreement. Everyone involved understands what the result would be from a long court battle, and you are able to work from there to find the negotiated settlement that works for you.
Instead of hiring a lawyer who may have minimal impact on changing what a court is likely to decide, you can take the alternative and hire an impartial attorney to help you come up with your own spousal maintenance or alimony solutions that work for your family.
Contact us today at Divorce Options for a free initial consultation to see how mediation can work for you.
