Boca Raton SPOUSAL SUPPORT LAWYER
Divorce in Boca Raton is often a complex process of resolving various financial issues between divorcing spouses. While property division is often the most contentious of the financial matters that divorcing couples must resolve, it is also possible for some divorcing spouses to face ongoing financial arrangements with their soon-to-be exes.
Legal Counsel for Boca Raton Spousal Support Disputes
Johnson O’Keefe has helped many Boca Raton, FL, clients through complex divorce cases, including those including high net worth couples, contentious property division, and spousal support disputes. While many judges in equitable distribution states like Boca Raton strive to ensure the fairest possible division of marital assets in the cases they oversee, spousal support is a necessary element of many divorces resolved in the Boca Raton family court.
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Understanding Spousal Support in Boca Raton Divorce
Every state uses different statutes to resolve property division and other financial aspects of divorce, and Boca Raton upholds an equitable distribution law pertaining to property division. This means divorcing spouses are expected to divide marital property in the fairest possible manner. Unfortunately, many find this to be very open to interpretation, and it’s common for divorcing spouses to enter their divorce proceedings, holding misconceptions about how spousal support or alimony works.
If you are preparing to divorce, a Boca Raton spousal support attorney is invaluable for addressing any complex financial matters involved in your case. Johnson O’Keefe can provide meticulous and responsive legal counsel throughout each stage of your divorce, including those pertaining to property division and spousal support. Whether you expect to pay spousal support to your ex or receive it from them as part of your divorce, a Boca Raton spousal support attorney will be essential for ensuring the fairest outcome possible.
There is a baseline formula used in many Boca Raton spousal support determinations, but it’s vital to remember that many factors can influence the outcome of any alimony determination in Boca Raton, and this formula should only be used for a baseline estimate of alimony that might be paid in a particular divorce. The formula is one-third of the higher-earning spouse’s annual income reduced by one-quarter of the lower-earning spouse’s income. In a divorce where one spouse earns $90,000 per year and the other earns $40,000 per year, the calculation would be ($90,000/3) minus ($40,000/4), or $30,000 minus $10,000 for a $20,000 yearly support obligation.
The amount paid hinges on the difference between the divorcing spouses’ incomes, job prospects, separate property ownership, child custody rights, and various other factors. In most divorces, alimony will be awarded based on the time the marriage lasted, usually continuing for about half of the length of the marriage.
For example, if a couple’s marriage lasted six years, alimony payments may only be necessary for about three years following the finalization of the divorce.
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Find Legal Counsel Today
Time is a critical factor in any divorce. If you face complex financial issues in your impending dissolution, it’s vital to have legal counsel you can trust readily available to assist you. The sooner you connect with a trustworthy Boca Raton spousal support attorney, the more time they have to work on your case, helping you reach the best outcome possible.
Alimony can be a very contentious issue in any divorce, and Johnson O’Keefe has the professional resources and experience you need on your side to reach a favorable conclusion to your case. In addition, Johnson O’Keefe can review the details of your financial issues and help you make more informed decisions as you progress through the Boca Raton family court.
Contact us today to schedule your case evaluation with a Boca Raton spousal support attorney.
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