Spousal support, also known as alimony, is money paid by one spouse to the other for support and maintenance under a court order or agreement. It is given to either spouse in order to maintain the standard of living enjoyed by both parties during the marriage. Spousal support may be awarded at the request of a party if one spouse (the obligee) has a need and the other spouse (the obligor) has the financial means to pay spousal support. There are numerous facts and issues that the Court must consider before deciding whether spousal support is appropriate and how much it should be.
Allow the Law Offices of Melissa A. Atteberry to represent you in your spousal support dispute. We can fight to ensure that you receive the assistance you require or that you only pay what is required.
In California, a short-term marriage is one that is less than 10 years. By law, a spouse can usually get spousal support for only half the length of the marriage, unless there are special circumstances. There is no such rule for a long-term marriage (10 years or more), except that the supported spouse must make good faith efforts to become fully employed based on that person's life (education, experience, skills, etc.), unless there is a good reason why the supported spouse can't work.
If you want spousal support or think you might be responsible for it, you should talk Melissa A. Atteberry as soon as possible to find out what law(s) apply to your situation and what strategy would help you reach your goals. The Law Offices of Melissa A. Atteberry can help you every step of the way. They can answer your questions, tell you what your rights are, and help you make decisions based on what you know.
When it comes to child support, many parents don't know what they can or can't do. If a child's parents aren't married or never married, they still have an obligation to provide for them financially. In addition, the child is entitled to the same socioeconomic status as both of his or her parents.
The Law Offices of Melissa A. Atteberry can assist you in either obtaining child support payments or avoiding overpayment. When representing parents, we have a great deal experience in child support cases. If you seek our advice, we will assist you in finding a solution that is fair and beneficial for both you and your child.
In the Family Code, the California legislature has made a set of laws that explain how child support is calculated. At first, a mathematical formula is used to figure out how much guideline child support should be. Child support is thought to be in the best interest of the child(ren) as a general rule. But it's important to hire a family law attorney who knows how to correctly calculate when guideline child support.
A few of the most common things to account for include:
If you partner with attorney Melissa A. Atteberry, you can make sure that you not only get the right amount of support but also support that can be kept up.
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