A Colorado Springs Child Custody Lawyer Explains: How Courts Resolve Child Custody Disputes
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Spousal support, commonly referred to as spousal maintenance or alimony, serves as a financial safeguard aimed at preventing a significant decline in the standard of living for a divorced spouse. In situations where one spouse possesses substantially higher earning potential than the other, pursuing alimony or spousal maintenance is a practical step. Temporary spousal maintenance can be sought during the divorce proceedings, while permanent spousal maintenance becomes part of the finalized divorce decree, subject to modification as circumstances evolve.
For individuals who have been out of the workforce for an extended period, re-entering can pose challenges in swiftly attaining a job or professional position that sustains their previous standard of living. Alimony provides the lower-earning spouse with essential financial support until they can independently uphold the lifestyle they enjoyed during marriage.
Temporary spousal maintenance, or alimony, awarded during the divorce process remains in effect until the issuance of the final decree. For couples with a combined income below $75,000 annually, temporary maintenance is calculated by deducting 50 percent of the lower earner’s monthly wages from 40 percent of the higher earner’s income. Permanent spousal support, while less common nowadays, is typically granted in marriages exceeding twenty years in duration or in cases where one spouse sustains a permanent disability, especially if the disability manifests during the marriage. In instances where alimony is incorporated into the final decree, it is determined based on financial need and the capacity to pay.
Furthermore, alimony can take on a temporary nature, offering Colorado homemakers an agreed-upon duration to re-enter the workforce. Known as “rehabilitative alimony,” this short-term financial assistance affords the recipient the opportunity to achieve financial independence.
At Marrison Family Law, we provide the guidance necessary to make informed decisions for yourself and your family. Our consultations are entirely confidential, and there are no obligations or risks involved. If you reside in or near Colorado Springs and seek counsel from a spousal support lawyer, please reach out to Marrison Family Law today at (719) 577-9292. Your peace of mind matters to us.
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