Spousal Support in Bellevue

If you're considering a divorce, spousal maintenance (also called alimony) may be something you have to address. Spousal maintenance is handled on a case-by-case basis because every situation is unique, and Washington law has no specific schedule for awarding alimony. For this reason, alimony issues can lead to animosity between divorcing partners who each have their own ideas about what's fair. Our King County spousal maintenance attorneys can help you deal with common issues associated with this divisive issue and will make sure you're treated fairly, according to Washington divorce law.

The Bellevue alimony lawyers from the Washington Family Law Group have more than 50 years of collective experience protecting the financial stability of the clients we represent. Your situation is unique and demands to be treated as such, so our Bellevue spousal support lawyers will help you better understand how divorce law applies to your situation. Once you have an idea of what to expect, you be able to make informed decisions regarding most spousal support issues.

If you would like to know how much alimony you will receive, or be required to pay, our experienced attorneys can also inform you when the first payment will likely be due.

Our Bellevue spousal support attorneys will focus on building a case that centers on your financial needs. Our Bellevue spousal maintenance lawyers will ask you some important questions before alimony negotiations begin, some of which may be:

• How long were you married?
• What are the financial resources of each party?
• What standard of living did you enjoy while married?

The Washington State Court will seek to ascertain your overall health condition and age, which will be used to factor alimony amounts.

Whether paying or receiving alimony, most clients are eager to learn how long the payments will last. The goal of establishing alimony payments is to ensure both spouses have equal financial footing after their divorce, but the length of the marriage will help determine the duration of the payments.

If the marriage lasted 25 years or more, the court will quite likely award permanent spousal support. IF the marriage lasted less than 25 years, the court will use a 1 to 3 average to to determine the length of the payments. So, if a marriage lasted 18 years, alimony payments would last 6 years. Alimony payments may also be terminated for a variety of reasons, like if the recipient remarries or the payer dies.

Your situation is undoubtedly unique, so get personalized care from a Washington spousal maintenance lawyer who can help you deal with alimony issues. Considering how much false information about alimony is available online, it makes sense to take advantage of our free consultation offer and get the facts.

A divorce leads to enough uncertainty in your life so reduce the stress of the situation by contacting our law office for a free consultation. Financial security is necessary for everyone, so take the time to discuss your support needs with one of our Bellevue alimony lawyers and find out what we can do for you.

If you're concerned how much alimony you will be required to pay your spouse, or if you're seeking alimony from an ex-partner, we can outline how the law applies to your situation. Without obligation or risk, an qualified attorney from our law firm will provide you with legal information that you can use to make an informed decision about your finances.

Our spousal support attorneys in Washington will help you take the first step toward a new life, and all it starts with a free consultation.