Cincinnati Spousal Support Lawyers
Experienced Guidance From Cincinnati Alimony Attorneys
Also sometimes called alimony or spousal maintenance, spousal support is a payment made to one spouse by the other in order to maintain his or her lifestyle and cope with bills during and after a divorce. Spousal support is not awarded in all cases, but can be helpful for individuals who may have drastically altered their lifestyles during the course of the marriage.
At the Ohio law firm of Schimpf, Ginocchio, and Kehres Co., LPA, our family law lawyers are highly knowledgeable of all of the laws that apply in spousal support matters and can take the time to explain them. Based upon a thorough evaluation of your specific situation, we can determine if seeking alimony, or arguing against the awarding of payments is in your best interests.
Determining Alimony
The amount of alimony that may be ordered is based on a wide variety of factors, including:
- Length of the marriage
- Income of the parties
- Income earning potential of the parties
- Lifestyle maintained throughout the marriage
- Age of the parties
- Monetary contribution to the marriage by each of the parties
- Ability of the person paying alimony to pay the alimony
- The needs of the person receiving the alimony
- Violation of any prenuptial or premarital agreements
Spousal Support Modifications
It may be possible to secure the post-decree modification of spousal support if the need for support or ability to pay increases or decreases. One spouse cannot just stop paying alimony. We also handle enforcement matters when there are allegations that one spouse is refusing to make payments.
Contact Our Cincinnati Spousal Support Attorneys
We can help you understand your rights and address divorce issues related to spousal support. To talk to a lawyer, contact us by e-mail or call us at 513-824-8170 or (toll free) 888-542-8120.
