Gresham Divorce Attorney for Spousal Support
In many ways, the divorce process can seem daunting or intimidating for individuals seeking the dissolution of their marriage. Often one person is not expecting or ready to move forward. Fortunately, the attorneys at Good Advice Law have extensive experience guiding clients through the full range of family law matters. Whether you are concerned about child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, or simply have questions regarding the legal process itself, do not hesitate to contact our Gresham divorce, law attorneys.
Spousal Support
Whether you are paying or receiving spousal support, your lawyer will carefully review the family finances to uncover all income and expenses that must be addressed to arrive at the correct amount of support. Our clients can rely on Good Advice Law for our attorneys’ attention to detail, thorough preparation, and dedication to the best interests of our clients. Depending on your position as either the paying person or if you are on the receiving side, you have the right to avoid financial ruin following a long-term marriage. Let us help you make wise choices.
Multnomah County Alimony Attorneys
Contact our firm with questions regarding the determination of spousal support or the options available. If you were awarded spousal support in the initial judgment of divorce, you may need advice and counsel regarding a support enforcement action.
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Multnomah County Alimony Clients
In Oregon, the court will carefully consider numerous factors regarding spousal support, including:
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Length of marriage
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Standard of living during the marriage
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Age of the parties
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The health of the parties
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Role as a parent to the parties’ children during the marriage
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Contribution to the other parties' education or earning ability
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Earning capacity of the parties
Spousal support can be for a short period of time (transitional) to allow one party to re-enter the workforce or indefinite (maintenance support) after a long-term marriage. Additionally, consideration will be given to a spouse who has sacrificed a potential career in an effort to maintain the family and household.
Contact Our Firm
If you have concerns regarding spousal support, we encourage you to contact Good Advice Law. We can be reached at 503.492.4229 or by completing the online contact form on this website. Our attorneys can meet outside of our standard 9 to 5 office hours based on the individual needs of our clients.
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