Our family law services provide expert guidance on spousal support, ensuring terms that reflect financial needs. Whether negotiating or seeking a court order, we help secure a solution that protects your financial future.
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is financial assistance one spouse may be required to pay the other after a divorce or separation. It is designed to help the lower-earning spouse maintain financial stability based on factors like income disparity, marriage length, and financial needs.
Spousal support exists to help ensure financial fairness after a divorce, especially when one spouse has significantly lower income or sacrificed career opportunities for the marriage. It provides temporary or long-term assistance to help the receiving spouse maintain stability and transition to financial independence.
Spousal support can take different forms depending on the financial circumstances of both parties. Understanding the types of alimony covers a period of time after the divorce.
Temporary vs. Permanent Alimony – Temporary alimony provides financial support during the divorce process, while permanent alimony may be awarded in long-term marriages where one spouse cannot become self-sufficient.
Rehabilitative Alimony – Short-term support designed to help a spouse gain education, training, or job skills to become financially independent.
Lump-Sum vs. Periodic Payments – Alimony can be paid in a one-time lump sum or through ongoing periodic payments, depending on what works best for both parties.
At Tannen Law Group, we guide you through spousal support options and work to secure a fair outcome that protects your financial future.
Courts consider several key factors when determining spousal support to ensure a fair and balanced outcome.
Length of the Marriage – Longer marriages often result in higher or longer-duration alimony awards.
Income Disparity and Financial Need – The difference in earnings and each spouse’s financial ability to support themselves play a major role.
Contributions to the Marriage – Non-financial contributions, such as being a homemaker or making career sacrifices, are considered.
Standard of Living During Marriage – Courts may seek to maintain a similar lifestyle for the lower-earning spouse post-divorce.
At Tannen Law Group, we advocate for fair alimony terms that reflect your unique situation and financial needs.
Protecting high-value assets in a divorce requires a personalized legal strategy tailored to your unique financial situation. An experienced attorney is essential in navigating complex property division, ensuring your wealth is safeguarded, and negotiating a fair settlement. At Tannen Law Group, we develop customized strategies to protect your interests, leveraging forensic accounting to uncover hidden assets and ensure full financial transparency. Our team works diligently to secure a an advantageous division of assets while minimizing financial risks, giving you the confidence to move forward with financial security.
New Circumstances, New Support Terms
Spousal support isn’t always permanent and can be modified or terminated under certain circumstances.
When and How Alimony Can Be Adjusted – Alimony may be modified if there is a significant change in financial circumstances, such as job loss, increased income, or health issues. A court must approve any adjustments.
Remarriage and Its Impact on Support Payments – In most cases, alimony automatically ends if the receiving spouse remarries. Cohabitation with a new partner may also be grounds for termination, depending on the situation.
At Tannen Law Group, we help clients seek fair modifications or terminations of alimony based on life changes, ensuring financial agreements remain just and reasonable.
At Tannen Law Group, we provide personalized legal support and act as your strong advocate to secure fair spousal support arrangements in Johns Creek.
We take the time to understand your financial needs and craft a spousal support agreement that works for you.
Whether you’re seeking or contesting alimony, we fight for a solution that reflects your specific circumstances and future stability.
If a fair agreement isn’t reached through negotiation, we are fully prepared to present your case in court and protect what matters most to you.
Strong Advocacy for the Support You’re Owed
At Tannen Law Group, we’re here to help you understand the spousal support process and clear up any questions you may have. Our team provides clear guidance to ensure you feel confident and informed every step of the way.
Yes, alimony can be denied in certain situations. If the court finds that the spouse requesting alimony has sufficient income or assets to support themselves, or if the marriage was too short to justify long-term support, alimony may be denied. Additionally, the court may deny alimony if the requesting spouse's behavior contributed to the breakdown of the marriage, such as infidelity or abandonment.
If your ex refuses to pay alimony, you have legal options to enforce the court order. You can request the court to take action, such as garnishing wages, placing liens on property, or even holding your ex in contempt of court. At Tannen Law Group, we help clients navigate the enforcement process and take the necessary legal steps to ensure you receive the support you are owed.
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