Alimony & Spousal Support

In Georgia, spousal support and alimony is a discretionary issue, that requires the help of a qualified attorney.

The attorneys at Reese Family Law are skillful at working on behalf of their clients, no matter which side of the issue they are on. The issue of spousal support and alimony can cause a bitter departure from the marriage requiring the advice and counsel of our an attorney. Whether you were a stay-at-home caretaker who has not worked for a decade, a spouse who sacrificed his or her career for the benefit of your spouse, or you are the primary income earner who financially supported the household throughout the marriage, we can help.

There are several factors that a court considers when determining if an award of alimony and spousal support is appropriate, and if so, how much is appropriate. Those factors are as follows:

• The duration of the marriage;

• The standard of living established during the marriage;

• The age and the physical and emotional condition of both parties;

• The financial resources of each party;

• Where applicable, the time necessary for either party to acquire sufficient education or training to enable him/her to find appropriate employment;

• The contribution of each party to the marriage, including, but not limited to, services rendered in homemaking, child care, education, and career building of the other party;

• The condition of the parties, including the separate estate, earning capacity, and fixed liabilities of the parties; and

• Such other relevant factors as the court deems equitable and proper.

Reese Family Law has been on both sides of alimony and spousal support cases, both assisting in requests support, and defending against a request for support. To learn more about Georgia law on alimony and spousal support and the way the court system where you reside handles alimony matters, contact us.

Whether you were a stay-at-home caretaker who has not worked for a decade, a spouse who sacrificed his or her career for the benefit of your spouse, or you are the primary income earner who financially supported the household throughout the marriage, we can help.