Rhode Island Spousal Support Attorneys
Spousal support, also known as alimony or spousal maintenance, is awarded in many divorces, particularly if the marriage is longer term. Spousal support requires one spouse to provide financial support to the other following divorce. The ultimate goal is to provide the receiving spouse with enough financial support to maintain the lifestyle established during marriage.
To find out more about spousal support, contact our Providence law office by calling 401-441-5858 or toll free at 866-415-6041.
Considerations in Determining Alimony
Alimony can be awarded on temporary or permanent basis. The court will consider a wide range of factors to determine if spousal support is appropriate in your divorce:
- The length of a marriage — Marriages of short duration are far less likely to involve alimony in the divorce orders.
- A large wage gap — A wide disparity of income may indicate a need for spousal support.
- Earning capacity — The earning capacities of both parties will be considered in any spousal support award. Does one spouse have a physical disability or other limiting condition?
- Property division in divorce — Was the property division (including revenue streams from a business, for example) sufficient for the support of a spouse?
- Actions during the marriage — The conduct of the parties during the marriage may be considered in determining whether there should be spousal support. Electronic discovery may be useful in discovering hidden assets or marital infidelity.
Our firm can help you determine what, if any, factors may warrant alimony in your divorce. If circumstances change after the divorce, a post-decree modification may be appropriate. Our firm's attorneys can assess whether the spousal support issues can be reconsidered, and can represent you in post-divorce litigation.
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