Alimony legally requires a spouse to continue to support the other spouse even after legal separation or divorce. Alimony is not automatic or an absolute right that one spouse has over another. It is usually determined by careful consideration by the court on many factors, including:
- Length of marriage
- Income of both spouses
- Age of spouses at time of divorce or separation
- Health of spouses
- Party at fault in marital dissolution
- Future financial outlook of both parties
Our family law attorneys have substantial experience in successfully representing clients in marriage dissolution, child custody, and proceedings to determine or adjust alimony and child support obligations.