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Spousal Support in Tacoma

Our Tacoma Spousal Support Lawyers Can Help You Deal with This Sensitive Issue

If you’re considering a divorce, spousal maintenance (alimony) may be something you need to remain financially stable. Because every divorce situation is unique, spousal maintenance is handled on a case-by-case basis. Washington State divorce law has no specific schedule for awarding alimony, which means that ex-partners often disagree on matters associated with the issue. Our Pierce County spousal maintenance attorneys can help you get a handle on this divisive issue. We will also make sure that you’re treated fairly, according to Washington State divorce law.

The Tacoma alimony lawyers from the Washington Family Law Group have more than 50 years of collective experience handling sensitive spousal support issues. Your situation is unique, you need personalized attention and care. Our Tacoma spousal support lawyers will help you better understand how WA divorce law applies to your situation. Once you have an idea of how your divorce will play out, you’ll be able to make informed decisions concerning alimony.

If you would like to know the dollar amount of alimony you will receive, or be required to pay, our experienced lawyers in Tacoma can provide you with a general idea when you offer details about your situation. They can also inform you when the first alimony payment will likely be made.

Our Tacoma spousal support attorneys will focus on building a case that centers on your financial needs and obligations. Our Tacoma alimony lawyers will ask you some important questions before negotiations begin, which may include:

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

When determining alimony amounts, The Washington State Court will look at all of the facts, and take into consideration your overall health and age.

How Long Do Alimony Payments Last

Whether paying spousal support or receiving alimony, most of our clients are eager to learn how long the payments will last. The goal of establishing support payments is to ensure both spouses have equal financial footing divorcing. However, the length of the marriage will help determine the duration of alimonny payments.

If the marriage lasted more than 25 years, the court will most likely award permanent spousal support, but if the marriage lasted less than 25 years, the court will use a 1 to 3 average to to determine the duration of the payments. As an example, if a marriage lasted 18 years, alimony payments would have to be maintained for 6 years. Alimony payments may be terminated for a variety of reasons before the term is over. A recipient remarrying, or a payer’s death, are two such examples.

Your situation requires personalized care from a Washington spousal maintenance lawyer who can understands how the law relates to alimony issues. There is a lot of misleading information about alimony on Television and online, so take advantage of our free consultation offer and get the facts.

Our Tacoma Spousal Maintenance Attorneys Offer A Free Consultation

A divorce causes all sorts of uncertainty in your life, so reduce your stress level by contacting our law office for a free consultation. Everyone needs financial security, so take the time to discuss your support needs with one of our Tacoma alimony lawyers, so that you don’t run the risk of financial ruin after a divorce.

If you’re concerned how much alimony you will be required to pay, or if you’re seeking alimony from an ex-partner, we will help you better understand your situation. Without any obligation or risk, a qualified attorney from our Tacoma law firm will provide you with reliable legal information.

Our spousal support attorneys in Washington will help you deal with the financial impacts associated with divorce, so contact us today to get started.

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My lawyer guided me through a very challenging time in my life when I was going through my divorce. She worked hard and explained every step of the way what was going on so I could understand the process. I was very happy with her work.

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