Alimony (Spousal Support)
Spousal support can be a complex issue in a Georgia divorce, since the courts do not have specific
laws guiding the determination of alimony. While taking a number of factors into account, judges have the discretion
to decide whether or not to award alimony and in what amount.
At the law firm of Edwards
& Associates, we practice exclusively in family law. The attorneys at our law firm have a detailed understanding
of the factors judges use to determine if someone qualifies for alimony. Contact us today to schedule an
initial consultation.
What Makes Us Special?
For more
than a decade, our attorneys have practiced in 27 counties throughout Georgia and currently represent clients
in these main Georgia counties: Gwinnett, Cobb, Fulton, Forsyth, Clayton and Dekalb.
This
extensive background working with judges and judicial officers across the state is valuable, as judges in each
county award spousal maintenance based on a variety of local considerations and customs in addition to the legal
factors:
- Each spouse's income
- The length of the marriage
- The health
and age of each spouse
- The lifestyle maintained during the marriage
- The earning power of spouses
based on educational background
- Whether one spouse passed up educational opportunities in order to support
the other's education, to raise the children, or to benefit the family
- Whether there are any allegations
of domestic violence
Alimony can be issued on a temporary or
permanent basis. Temporary support provides an opportunity for both sides to afford a divorce lawyer, since attorney
fees and court costs are covered under temporary support.
We have a strong record of helping
appropriate clients obtain permanent and temporary alimony, as well as opposing it for financially independent
spouses. During an initial consultation, we will explain the law and the likely outcome in your case, as well as
your options. Schedule a confidential consultation with a lawyer today.
