Massachusetts Alimony Attorneys
Alimony, which is also known as spousal support, is something that many people may not think of as being part of the way divorce is conducted anymore. That is not true. Alimony can be a part of any divorce if the circumstances are appropriate. You may hear advice from friends or relatives who have been divorced or know someone who had alimony as a component of their divorce. The only way to know for sure is to discuss your individual case with an experienced divorce lawyer.
At Gilbert Law Offices, P.C., our Weymouth spousal support attorneys can help you get a clear picture of whether or not alimony is likely to be a part of your divorce. Whether alimony is truly one of your goals for the divorce or if you are adamantly opposed to it, we can create effective strategies to help advance your position.
What Factors Help Determine Alimony?
Alimony is not determined based on a formula. The court looks at a number of factors when considering an award of alimony, including:
- Length of the marriage
- Employability
- Financial resources
- Health of the spouses
Once the court has determined that alimony is appropriate, the question becomes what form and what amount of alimony. Alimony may be awarded in the following forms:
- Rehabilitation - Temporary, designed to help a spouse regain employable skills
- Lump sum - A one-time payment
- Permanent - Ongoing and recurring payments
Often there is room to negotiate the terms of an award of alimony. A particular asset may be given over in exchange for avoiding or reducing alimony. We are more than capable of pursuing your goals through whatever means will best achieve them.
Contact Us
To secure skilled and experienced family law representation to help guide you through the difficulties that divorce presents, in Massachusetts call 781-347-1928, toll free at 866-699-8738 or simply contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation with one of our divorce lawyers.
