Spousal Support (Alimony)
A divorce involving a spousal support claim can quickly become contentious. It is important that any party involved in a divorce has competent legal counsel who can advise them of their rights and seek the best possible result on their behalf.
Divorce attorney William J. Thompson has been protecting the rights of clients throughout southwest Florida for more than a decade. He is uniquely adept at handling cases involving complex financial matters, including property division disputes and spousal support (alimony) claims. To contact the Thompson Law Firm in Bonita Springs, Florida, call 239-494-8036.
The Thompson Law Group, P.A., can aggressively defend your financial rights. Whether you are seeking spousal support or opposing a spousal support claim, we can help. We routinely work with expert witnesses, including forensic accountants, business valuators and other specialized professionals to seek the best possible result for each of our valued clients.
Spousal Support in Florida
In Florida, a judge may award temporary spousal support or permanent spousal support. If the parties do not wish to have a judge determine the issue of support, they may reach an agreement on the issue of support — as well as property division, child support and all other issues present in the divorce. If your case goes to trial, the judge will consider a number of factors in determining:
- Whether spousal support should be awarded
- The amount of spousal support awarded
- The duration of the spousal support award
An award of spousal support may be in addition to an award of child support. Since child support and spousal support are treated differently for tax purposes, it may be wise for clients to reach an agreement on all support issues that may prove mutually beneficial to both parties.
Support is not guaranteed simply because you were in a long-term marriage. If you need spousal support, you need a lawyer who understands how to effectively manage your case and fight for the best possible result on your behalf. Whether you are seeking support or opposing a support award, let us put our experience to work for you.
Contact Us
To schedule a consultation with a Lee County spousal support attorney, call 239-494-8036, or contact us by e-mail.
