Los Angeles Spousal Support Attorneys

Spousal Support

Spousal support, also known as alimony, is paid by one divorcing or separating spouse (or domestic partner) to another. Despite traditional ideas about alimony, either spouse may be ordered by a California court to pay support to the other. A court may order spousal support regardless of its decision on any child support. Spousal support may be awarded on a temporary basis during the divorce, to ease the financial transition of the lower-earning spouse. After a divorce is final, the court will consider whether to make the support permanent.

The State of California has established guidelines to determine whether and how much permanent spousal support should be paid, which take into account:

• Each spouse's income.
• Each spouse's marketable skills.
• The couple's lifestyle during the marriage.
• The duration of the marriage.
• Special needs or financial hardship faced by a divorcing spouse.

In marriages that lasted 10 years or more, spousal support may be granted for a lifetime or until remarriage. In marriages of nine years or fewer, payments are typically required for half the length of the marriage. Like child support payments, spousal support payments may be changed to accommodate financial and personal changes in the life of either party.

Wallin & Klarich handles all types of California spousal support cases, including:

• Seeking temporary or permanent spousal support.
• Presenting a correct, complete and advantageous picture of your finances in court.
• Petitions to modify or terminate spousal support payments.
• Disputes over unpaid spousal support.

Spousal support is often a contentious and unpleasant part of dissolving a marriage. Wallin & Klarich has handed spousal support and other family law matters for more than 30 years. We know our clients are often in the middle of difficult transitions; that's why we're committed to providing timely, informative service for our clients. If we become your attorneys, we promise to work hard to get the best possible outcome for your spousal support case. And with 33 offices throughout the greater Los Angeles, San Diego and Inland Empire areas, we can be there for you, wherever you happen to be. To speak with an experienced Southern California spousal support attorney about your case, call us today at 1-888-749-7428 or fill out the online consultation form to the right.

At Wallin & Klarich, we approach every case with the belief that the person we're representing could easily be one of our own family members. We've seen firsthand how stressful legal matters can be for our clients and their loved ones. We are committed to being available to our clients at all times -- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. If you are involved in a family law matter in Southern California, you should call Wallin & Klarich today for a free evaluation of your case. Call 1-888-749-7428 or fill out our online consultation form to get in contact with a legal professional today. We will be there when you call.