Alpharetta, Georgia, Attorney When Alimony is a Consideration
Alimony — sometimes called spousal support or maintenance — can be awarded in a divorce where the financial resources and earning power of the parties are substantially different, and in other circumstances. Many misconceptions surround the issue of alimony in a Georgia divorce, and it is critical to get solid legal information as you decide how to proceed.
Unlike child support, which is ordered in nearly every divorce with children, alimony is not a foregone conclusion. Whether you pay or receive alimony, along with the amount and duration of payments, can depend on your lawyer's knowledge and level of preparation. To build your case on solid evidence and strategy, please contact us at Woods Family Law.
Solid Preparation and the Ability to Offer Creative Solutions
Attorney Shawna M. Woods represents men and women facing high-asset divorce and those dealing with complex disputes. Our legal team is committed to researching all factors in your case and helping you set expectations based on understanding of:
- The laws governing alimony, which allow consideration of many factors from the length of the marriage and age of the parties to subjective, debatable ones such as each spouse's earning potential
- How allegations of bad behavior and "fault" grounds for divorce can play a part in your case.
- The legal processes in different counties including: Fulton County, Gwinnett County and elsewhere in the Greater Atlanta area
- How "offsets" involving property division or lump sum payments may be proposed or used in your favor
Talk Through Your Needs and Goals With a Proven Family Law Attorney
If you intend to seek alimony or want to avoid or minimize your obligation in defense of your own financial future, the time to start developing your case is now. We provide personal attention and dependable, caring guidance, and we also have quality expert resources we can turn to if hard to define incomes, hidden assets, and issues of need become relevant.
From obtaining temporary alimony orders set to negotiating, mediating or litigating all key issues in your divorce behalf, Attorney Woods will listen to you and will work hard in your financial interests. Please call or e-mail our office today to arrange a free consultation on your case.
