Support After Divorce
In a job market where technical knowledge is increasingly important, in an economy where work is hard to find without recent experience, life after divorce can be tough. If you have been out of the workforce for years, if you have young children or are disabled, working outside the home may be difficult and providing for all your needs next to impossible without a source of income. Spousal maintenance (also called spousal support or alimony) is designed to help you put food on the table, clothes on your back and help you pay your bills.
Putting an Arizona Spousal Maintenance Lawyer on Your Side
At the law firm of Davis Limited, Phoenix and Scottsdale alimony attorney Greg Davis will work facilitate an agreement between you and your ex-spouse whenever possible. As a skilled negotiator, he is often successful in helping couples come to terms without undue acrimony. Sometimes, as can be the case in money issues, it becomes a court issue. Factors that come into play when awarding alimony include:
- Will a former spouse need significant retraining or additional education to reenter the workforce?
- Are there reasons — such as childcare responsibilities or disability — that prevent employment/sufficient employment?
- Is age a factor?
- What are the "comparative financial resources" of you and your spouse or ex-spouse?
- How long was the marriage?
ARS 25-319 includes a full list of issues the court will take into account regarding alimony. Following this link will take you to an Arizona State Legislative website.
Contact Us to Speak With a Scottsdale Alimony Attorney
Chances are, you have questions regarding alimony. To schedule a consultation to discuss your needs, please call us at 623-208-7130 (877-551-4908, toll free) or contact us by e-mail.
