Need a Colorado Springs Attorney for Spousal Support / Spousal Maintenance
Spousal Support, also known as spousal maintenance or alimony, is a financial award that seeks to prevent a Colorado Springs divorced spouse from suffering a dramatic decrease in his/her standard of living. When one spouse has a considerably higher earning capacity than the other, it makes sense to seek spousal support or spousal maintenance. Temporary spousal maintenance can be made available for the duration of the divorce proceeding, and permanent spousal maintenance makes it a part of the divorce decree, although it can be modified as circumstances change.
Often times, when one spouse has been out of the workforce for a significant time, it can be difficult, if not impossible for them to quickly attain the type of job or professional position that would let them to maintain their standard of living. Spousal support allows the lower-income spouse a certain level of financial support until they can independently maintain the lifestyle they had while married.
If you have any questions about Colorado spousal support law, our experienced team of Colorado Springs family lawyers/attorneys can help. Please contact us to speak with a spousal support lawyer/attorney at the Marrison Law Firm for an initial consultation.
Facts about Spousal Maintenance in Colorado
Temporary maintenance/alimony is spousal support that lasts from the time of the divorce filing until the issuance of a final decree. For couples whose combined income is less than $75,000 per year, temporary maintenance is calculated by taking 40 percent of the higher earner’s income, and subtracting 50 percent of the lower earner’s wages.
Permanent spousal support is less common than it was in the past. In general, it is only awarded when a couple has been married for more than twenty years, or if one partner is permanently disabled, particularly when the disability occurred during the marriage. When spousal support is incorporated into the final decree, it is determined by need and the ability to pay.
However, alimony can also be temporary, giving a Colorado homemaker spouse an agreed-upon amount of time to get back into the workforce. This short-term financial support, often called “rehabilitative alimony” gives the receiving spouse time to establish him or herself financially and become completely self-supporting.
Work with a Reputable Colorado Springs Family Lawyer/Attorney
If you live in or near Colorado Springs and would like to determine whether paying or receiving alimony is a viable option for you, please call the Marrison Law Firm today, at 719-577-9292.
We would be happy to discuss your options. Our Colorado Springs -based family law attorneys will answer your questions about spousal support and help you determine your best course of action. There's absolutely no obligation and your consultation with our spousal support lawyers/attorneys will be 100% confidential, so there's no risk. Get the advice you need to make the best choices for you and your family.
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