In divorce cases, spousal support / alimony is based primarily on two important factors: need and an ability to pay. This gives the Florida courts have the authority to grant spousal support to either party in a divorce. The spousal support / alimony award could be deemed permanent or rehabilitative (temporary).

The individual who is requesting spousal support / alimony has to prove that he or she really needs to be supported and the other spouse has the financial means and ability to pay that support.

As a law firm providing experienced spousal support attorney & lawyer legal services, assisting Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, and Polk County Florida residents with spousal support, alimony, or other family law issues, we are committed to protecting the legal rights of each and every client, while always striving to provide the highest standard of legal representation. Contact the Law Offices of Peter R. Mayer at (863) 644-1749 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

Assuming you have successfully proved spousal support / alimony is financially viable, there are several other statutory factors which the courts may consider in determining what, if anything, would be a fair spousal support / alimony award. These factors may include:

The standard of living established during the marriage.
The duration of the marriage.
The age and the physical and emotional condition of each party.
The financial resources of each party, the non-marital and the marital assets and liabilities distributed to each.
When applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training to enable such party to find appropriate employment.
The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party.
All sources of income available to either party.

If you require the legal advice and representation regarding spousal support, alimony, or other family law issues, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Lakeland spousal support attorney & lawyer. Contact the Law Offices of Peter R. Mayer at (863) 644-1749 to schedule a confidential legal consultation.

The factors that courts consider when granting alimony may be, but not limited to, the length of the marriage, the conduct of the parties during the marriage, the age, health, station, occupation, amount and sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties and the opportunity of each for future acquisition of capital assets and income.

Courts generally also consider the contribution of each of the parties in the acquisition, preservation or appreciation in value of their respective estates and the contribution of each of the parties as a homemaker to the family unit. Alimony can continue indefinitely, until death or remarriage, or can be set for a fixed period of time

The Law Offices of Peter R. Mayer professionally represents the legal rights of those involved in spousal support, alimony, or other family law issues in Lakeland, Winter Haven, Bartow, and the Polk County Florida area.

If you have questions or concerns regarding Spousal Support issues, make sure your legal rights are protected by seeking the legal advice of an experienced Lakeland Spousal Support Attorney & Lawyer. Contact the Law Offices of Peter R. Mayer today by calling (863) 644-1749.

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