Financial Obligations With Spousal Support
During a marriage, both parties grow accustomed to a certain lifestyle. In some households, that means one spouse brings home the money, and the other spouse raises the children and cleans the house. In some situations, one spouse may work extra hours so the other spouse can go to school.
To help both parties maintain the standard of living they grew accustomed to during the marriage, alimony (also called spousal maintenance) may be awarded to one party. Alimony is financial support that one party pays to the other after the divorce. If you are wondering whether you will receive alimony or how much support you will be expected to pay, it is important to work with a Trenton alimony attorney who can protect your financial interests throughout the process. When you contact Fridie Law Group L.L.C., that is exactly what you will find.
Understanding the Types of Alimony
Although the spousal support payments vary from one marriage to the next, the factors used to determine whether support will be awarded are the same. The length of the marriage, the marital lifestyle and the earning capabilities of each party are the main factors considered when support is being determined. Based on those and other factors, the courts determine which type of support is most appropriate:
- Permanent alimony: When a couple has been married for a long time and one spouse sacrifices a career in order to raise a family, he or she may receive permanent support payments.
- Rehabilitative alimony: Rehabilitative alimony is awarded to individuals who undergo short-term financial hardships in order to obtain education or training. Rehabilitative alimony is short-term and is only paid until the party receiving support is employed.
- Limited duration alimony: Limited duration alimony is awarded to individuals who have not been married for a long time. This enables both parties to maintain their marital lifestyle, while providing support for one spouse to become financially independent.
Contact a Willingboro Spousal Maintenance Lawyer
Attorney James Fridie works with clients throughout central and southern New Jersey in alimony matters. Contact him online or call 888-883-0778 to schedule your free initial consultation to gain a better understanding of your financial rights and responsibilities after a marriage ends.
