California Spousal Support Claims

A divorce means that everything changes, including a person’s financial future. You and your spouse had a certain standard of living while married. However, a divorce obviously changes your financial circumstances and decreases income. In some cases, this decrease may be substantial and can make it very difficult for you to be able to make ends meet.

At my firm, the Law Office of Edward S. Matisoff, I offer assistance to clients who have claims related to spousal support. With nearly 40 years of experience in handling spousal support claims, I understand the unique issues that arise in each particular case. Through negotiations and trial, if necessary, I will offer you legal assistance and support as your claim moves forward.

What Factors Are Considered For Spousal Maintenance?

There are several different factors that a judge takes into consideration when deciding to award spousal support. Factors the judge will consider include:

• Income or earning capacity, job skills and availability of positions in the job market requiring those skills
• Periods of unemployment related to domestic duties and the impact they have on the requesting spouse’s career
• Length of the marriage or domestic partnership
• Any history of spousal abuse or violence
• The health of the parties
• The marital standard of living
• The needs of the supported spouse versus the ability of the supporting spouse to pay

Whether you are seeking a spousal support award or wish to contest the alimony demands of your spouse, I can help you develop an effective strategy that is focused on obtaining results.

Spousal Support: Judges Have Wide Discretion

Unlike child support calculations, judges have wide discretion to award spousal or partner support (commonly referred to as alimony) and in determining the amount. A spouse may petition for temporary support while the divorce is pending, in addition to a final order for support after the divorce is finalized. These are complex matters that demand the assistance of a skilled child and spousal support attorney. I have handled many spousal support award and modification cases throughout my legal career, and I feel strongly that I will be able to offer you the quality representation that you need and deserve.

Schedule A Free Consultation With A Westlake Village Alimony Lawyer

To discuss your specific spousal support concerns with an experienced lawyer, call my Westlake Village office at 805-666-0980 or send me an email. I represent clients in the Ventura, Oxnard and Thousand Oaks regions in Southern California.