Factors Affecting Alimony

Alimony is one of the biggest concerns many people facing divorce have. Spousal support, as it’s also known, is a regular payment that one spouse has to make to the other, as determined by the court. Since alimony payments for marriages of over ten years are usually for life, it’s understandable that you have some questions about how much you’ll be expected to pay, or how much you can expect to receive. If you or someone you love is going through a divorce and has questions about alimony payments, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800.

There are several key factors which, combined, often affect alimony payments. They are:

• The duration of the marriage. Generally speaking, the longer the marriage was, the longer alimony will be expected to be paid. Marriages which lasted longer than ten years usually have permanent alimony.
• The age of the spouses. Usually, the younger the spouses are, the less alimony will be required. Younger people are expected to be better able to bounce back after divorces.
• The respective incomes of the spouses. The spouse who makes more money is usually the one expected to make the payments.
• The prospects of the spouses. A spouse who is likely to make more money in the future may be expected to make higher alimony payments.

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If you are considering filing for divorce, contact the West Palm Beach divorce lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. by calling 561-353-2800. Our experienced attorneys can inform you of your legal rights and options.