Spousal Support

Is Spousal Support Appropriate in Your Divorce?

In California, spousal support (also known as alimony) may or may not be awarded in a divorce. Whether a spouse should receive spousal support and the amount of support awarded is at the sole discretion of the family court judge.

Do you feel you need temporary financial support from your spouse in order to ease the transition to single life? Is your spouse requesting an award of permanent spousal support?

The attorneys at the law office of David J. Crandall provide experienced representation to clients in divorce and family law cases. Whether you are seeking spousal support, or you are opposing a request for spousal support, our firm will work hard to protect your rights and your best interests.

Would you like to arrange a free consultation with an attorney to discuss spousal support or other divorce-related issues? Please contact the law office of David J. Crandall today.

The Experience Needed to Resolve Your Spousal Support Dispute

Attorney David J. Crandall has more than 30 years of experience as a divorce attorney and more than 25 years of experience as a Judge Pro Tem. He is also a qualified mediator, who appreciates the value of using negotiation and mediation to resolve spousal support disputes. Attorney Annette R. Kulik is a seasoned and skilled family law litigator with an impressive record of obtaining results for her clients. She always works to protect and promote her clients' emotional and financial wellbeing.

Types of Spousal Support in California

In some cases, one spouse does not have the financial resources to retain an attorney or to support him or herself during the divorce. In these circumstances, the court can order one spouse to pay temporary spousal support while the divorce is pending. In California, temporary support is usually determined by using Dissomaster^TM, an advanced software system.

In other marriages, one spouse may need rehabilitative support in order to obtain additional training, education or work experience. In some long-term marriages, the court may award permanent spousal support after considering many factors including:

• Length of the marriage
• Skills of the dependent spouse
• Health of the dependent spouse
• Lifestyle during the marriage
• Earning capacity of both husband and wife
• Income producing assets
• Ability to work

While alimony or spousal support is often hotly disputed, it is possible to find creative, mutually-acceptable solutions. By resolving the issue through an out-of-court settlement, both parties can save attorneys fees, legal costs and emotional stress. The attorneys at our law firm are experienced negotiators and mediators who consistently aim for favorable settlement agreements.

Please contact the law office of David J. Crandall today to discuss the issue of alimony or spousal support with an experienced lawyer.

For more information, please read our frequently asked questions about divorce.

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