Atlanta Spousal Support Attorney
Alimony and Spousal Support in Atlanta, Georgia
Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, is one of the many legal issues typically arising during a divorce or legal separation. Legal matters involving spousal support can be complex and challenging on a financial and emotional level. At the Law Office of Andrew H. Speaker, we are devoted to providing our clients with personal attention and dedicated representation in the face of these situations. To ensure we have more time and resources to dedicate to your particular case, we take on a limited number of cases. We strive to provide only the highest quality representation and service every step of the way.
One spouse may be ordered by the courts to pay the other spouse a specific amount of money following a divorce, unless waived by both parties. Spousal support may be ordered to be paid either in one lump sum or on a temporary or permanent basis by a family law judge in the state of Georgia. Spousal support is separate from any type of child support order.
Whether or not spousal support should be paid and how much will be paid may be determined by the following:
- How long the marriage lasted
- Reasons for divorce
- The income of each spouse
- Occupation of each spouse
- The division of assets
- If each spouse is self sufficient
- Needs that must be met
- Heath of each spouse
- Age of each spouse
- Accustomed standard of living during marriage
Aggressive Atlanta Divorce Lawyer
At the Law offices of Andrew H. Speaker, we provide superior legal representation and litigation in family law court for individuals experiencing issues involving spousal support. Please contact a professional Atlanta divorce lawyer at our firm today to learn more about your legal rights during a divorce or legal separation. We are very familiar with Georgia family laws and it is always our goal to protect our clients both now and in the future.
The Law Offices of Andrew H. Speaker
A skilled Atlanta divorce attorney from the Law Offices of Andrew H. Speaker can meet with you during a free initial consultation. Please contact our offices today if you have questions about spousal support or are looking for outstanding legal advice and representation for any of the following family law issues: divorce, division of assets, child custody, child support, paternity or domestic violence. We can also help with a modification of an existing spousal support order if needed.
Contact us today to learn more about spousal support and your legal rights.