Alimony Lawyer in Orange County
Spousal support, or alimony, is generally defined as financial support provided by one spouse to another after the marriage has been dissolved. Either a divorce settlement or a court order can lay out the terms of the necessary spousal support in your case. If you are going through a divorce in Orange County, you might be wondering if you will be required to pay alimony or if you are eligible to receive. This is an important question that must be answered in order to proceed with the divorce settlement or trial. The legal team at the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman can provide you with experienced advice and support if you have questions or concerns about alimony in your divorce.
It is very important that your Orange County divorce attorney is familiar with the process in which alimony/spousal support is calculated. Mr. Bridgman and his family lawyers have decades of combined experience that they will utilize in order to offer you the best possible results.
How is alimony calculated in Orange County?
California courts will take several factors into account when making a judgment on alimony, including the following:
- Duration of the marriage
- Liabilities of both partners
- Assets of both partners
- Basic necessities required by each partner
- Age of each spouse
- Physical health of each spouse
- Current earnings/financial situation of both individuals
- Earning capability of both individuals
In previous years, alimony was only paid from the male partner to the female partner in a marriage. These days, either spouse can be required by the court or by divorce settlement to provide financial assistance and support to the other spouse.
If you are looking for competent and skilled representation and counsel in your divorce proceedings, Mr. Bridgman and his seasoned team of divorce attorneys can offer you the assistance that you deserve.
Contact an Orange County alimony lawyer
at the Law Office of Bruce C. Bridgman today.