Lower Your Spousal Support
LOWER SPOUSAL SUPPORT - RIVERSIDE, CA LAWYER
Spousal support is the term used for payments or transfers of money or assets from one spouse to another after a divorce. You may be more familiar with the word "alimony," or the term "maintenance", which are the same as "spousal support". The terms "spousal support," "alimony," and "maintenance" are often used interchangeably.
The first requirement in Spousal support is you must be getting a divorce or living separate and apart. If there is no divorce or separation, you cannot be ordered to pay, nor can you receive, spousal support. There are two additional requirements for spousal support, which are based on contract and need.
HOW IS SPOUSAL SUPPORT DETERMINED?
1. The financial position of each spouse before and after the divorce
2. Each spouse's ability to work, as well as their potential earnings are considered in light of age, training and likelihood of employment
3. The reasonable needs of each spouse based on the style of life to which he or she is accustomed, subject of course to the paying spouse's ability to pay
4. The nature of the assets awarded to each spouse with their actual and reasonable income potential
5. Income tax consequences are incorporated into the decision concerning spousal support awards
6. Other valid support obligations of either spouse relating to their lawful dependents is considered
7. The duration of the marriage
If you are paying TOO MUCH SPOUSAL SUPPORT read further:
There is hope. California law has changed in that the courts do not condone long term spousal support. Our law firm has extensive trial background and the knowledge in Spousal Support cases to represent anyone who wants to LOWER OR TERMINATE their support payments.
You may be one of the many who is stressing over being unable to pay your spousal support obligation. Our current recession means you may need us to go into Court and apply a fair calculation of spousal support based on your financial situation. Under our Laws, the courts are supposed to take into account the economic factors for both spouses. If there seems to be no end in sight, call us. We have proven success in this area after 20 years practicing in the local courts, and staying abreast of the current laws in the state. California Courts do not regard long term spousal support favorably.
HOW CAN I TERMINATE OR REDUCE MY OBLIGATION TO PAY SPOUSAL SUPPORT?
If you are laid off work or terminated from your employment call us. Filing an Order to Show Cause in the Family Law Courts gets the clock ticking immediately. We have the experience to get your matter heard before the Judge . By filing for an OSC hearing we can get the ball rolling to reduce or terminate your support. The attorney will prepare you and our staff will prepare the documents necessary to file to lower your support. Remember it's never too late to take action!
Has your ex-spouse stopped working in order to receive support? If you were previously represented in a divorce, did your attorney address a "Gavron" warning in the presence of the Judge? This is a warning wherein the non-paying spouse should become self-sufficient within a reasonable time. Failure to make effort in self-sufficiency can be a basis for the courts to reduce the support or better to terminate support. This strategy is only one of the ways our law firm can help you in a spousal support modification.
When you were ordered to pay support did your spouse undergo a vocational assessment? This is yet another method utilized by our law firm in lowering spousal support payments. We have helped numerous clients in these situations to lower their spousal support. Call or email for a free consultation by telephone or in the office 951-352-8700 or toll free (888)513-5924.
