Sonoma County Spousal Support Award Attorney
Spousal support claims can be one of the most hotly contested matters in a divorce case. Given the significant financial impact that spousal support can have on spouses, it is critical that anyone involved in a divorce with a spousal support claim obtain highly qualified legal counsel.
For help in the North Bay area, including Sonoma County, Mendocino County and Lake County, contact an experienced divorce lawyer at the Law Offices of James V. Sansone. We are committed to vigorously defending the financial and parental rights of people who are going through the difficult process of divorce.
Spousal Support Claims in California
Courts have significant discretion to determine when spousal support should be awarded, the duration of any such awards and the amount of such awards. Accordingly, it is critical that you retain an attorney who takes sufficient time to understand your financial situation and make a compelling argument on your behalf for or against a spousal support award.
The court will consider the length of the marriage, the economic position of the respective parties and other equitable factors when determining whether or not to award spousal support to either party and when determining the duration and amount of a support award. When spousal support is awarded, it is often awarded for a duration that is half of the length of the marriage, but the duration may vary.
In cases involving a long term marriage, the court may award a spouse permanent spousal support. When permanent spousal support is awarded, it may be increased, reduced or eliminated under certain circumstances, such as a job loss or retirement, but the party that is ordered to pay support must seek a modification of the divorce order.
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Protect your rights. If you or your spouse has made a spousal support claim in a divorce proceeding, contact the Law Offices of James V. Sansone in Santa Rosa, California. For assistance, call 707-623-1875 or contact us by e-mail.
