Milwaukee Alimony Attorneys
In a divorce, financial support paid to an ex-spouse—called spousal maintenance, spousal support or alimony—is designed to provide them with the assistance they need until they can become self-supporting. Unlike state child support laws, the court has no set guidelines to use in determining if spousal support is to be awarded, or its amount and duration. Furthermore, as a "no fault" divorce state, Wisconsin does not consider abuse or infidelity as grounds for awarding alimony.
Spousal support is often a hotly contested matter for many divorcing couples, especially those with significant assets. If you have questions or concerns about the payment of alimony or spousal maintenance in Wisconsin, contact the Milwaukee divorce lawyers at Magner, Hueneke, Smith & Borda, LLP today for comprehensive legal assistance.
Factors Used to Determine Spousal Support
The court will consider a number of factors in making its final alimony decision. Our experienced divorce lawyers can help clients understand the applicable laws and factors Wisconsin courts use in awarding alimony, including:
- Length of marriage
- Ages, physical and emotional health
- Educational backgrounds and experience
- Current incomes
- Child custody responsibilities
- Division of marital property
- Ability to become self-supporting
- Tax consequences
- Prenuptial or post-nuptial agreements
- Other relevant factors at the courts discretion
Spousal support awards can be temporary until the receiving spouse becomes self-sufficient, or permanent in the case of longer marriages. Regardless of whether spousal maintenance is awarded or denied, the issue is always subject to post-judgment modification if a substantial material change in circumstances occurs.
Talk to a Cudahy Divorce and Spousal Support Lawyer
Our experienced family lawyers are readily available to answer your questions regarding spousal support/maintenance or any other aspect of your divorce decree. Call us at 414-281-4529 to arrange your free consultation. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you shortly.
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