Sacramento Spousal Support Lawyers
Over the past 30 years of practicing California family law, we at the Law Offices of Hugh O. Allen have seen many couples through the separation and divorce process. We have knowledge of the legal technicalities of spousal support and will be able to advise you of them.
Temporary spousal support may be requested at the time of separation and is obtained by filing a motion. The temporary support is generally intended to try to preserve the standard of living of the family.
If you have been married at least ten years, the court may order permanent support, which would continue until death or remarriage of the supported spouse. Here are some of the general factors considered for permanent spousal support:
- Ability and time for each spouse to gain employment
- Employability of each spouse
- Future earning capabilities of each spouse
- Length of marriage
- Ability of one spouse to pay the other
- Tax consequences of each spouse
- Age of each spouse
- Length of time support will be needed
For tax purposes, spousal support is recognized as income and must be taken into account when filing federal income tax returns. Typically, the spouse who pays support may deduct the payments.
If you have any questions, you may contact our Sacramento spousal support attorneys through this website or call us at 866-720-3666 and we will discuss your legal matters.
This does not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.
