Spousal Support

The short answer to that question is that it is up to the Superior Court. Under certain circumstances, it can be decided that alimony or spousal support is necessary because they take into consideration the contribution of each spouse.

Who cared for the kids? Who supported the other’s career? Who made most of the income?

In Marietta, Georgia, alimony or spousal support is not a legal right. However, depending on the case, it can still be rewarded to a spouse under specific circumstances. Many of these factors include:

• The standard of living each spouse grew accustomed to during the divorce.s
• How long the couple had been married prior to the divorce.
• The combined income, assets, and accounts of each spouse.
• The age of the spouses when they divorced.

At the Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth, we understand that every divorce is unique and there are many more factors that are taken into account when determining financial support. There are even different types of financial support that can be rewarded to a spouse.

Different Types of Spousal Support

• Temporary- this type of alimony ends a specified date or when a goal is met.
• Permanent- this type of alimony typically last until death or remarriage.
• Lump-Sum- a one-time amount.
• Periodic- typically for those who can’t pay a lump sum.

Alimony began as a way to allow one spouse to gain financial stability after a divorce. Over the years, determining a spouse’s need for financial support has become more complex. For one, the judge doesn’t simply take into account the spouse who needs financial support, because the spouse responsible for paying the alimony must be able to afford it. Then, of course, it can be completely unattainable for some based on the actions of the spouse wanting to receive the alimony. (Per se, if they cheated before the divorce.) Spousal support can also be modified after it has been finalized in court.

The modification can be dependent on a change in income for either spouse, an inheritance bestowed upon the spouse receiving alimony, or if the spouse receiving alimony decides to cohabitate with someone else.

It is important to understand the process of being rewarded spousal support when a couple is facing divorce. The more knowledgeable one is about spousal support, the better prepared and cautious you can be during and after a divorce.

That is why at The Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth, we take the time to educate our clients when it comes to spousal support. We understand that in Marietta, Georgia divorce can be an overwhelming situation. It is important that our clients are prepared and knowledgeable, especially when it comes to spousal support.

If you’re facing divorce in Marietta, make sure you hire an attorney that you can trust. Hire the attorneys at The Law Offices of Sean R. Whitworth.

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