Lawrenceville, Gwinnett Alimony Attorney

Experienced Georgia Spousal Support and Alimony Lawyer

Alimony is a legal term used to describe support that is paid by one spouse to another. It is determined at a divorce proceeding by a judge or a jury.  Alimony is a set amount of money paid either per month, periodically or in a lump sum to a spouse and is usually paid over a set period of time.  It is typically money paid to a spouse in addition to child support. The following issues may determine what amount of alimony may need to be paid:

• The length of the marriage
• Standards of living during the marriage
• Cause of the divorce
• Age of the person requesting alimony
• Financial circumstances of the parties
• Possible Underemployment
• Employability in the current workforce
• Needs that must be met
• Property division

Gwinnett and Georgia Divorce Lawyer

Gwinnett and Georgia Modification or Termination of Alimony Lawyer

Unless the agreement or court order has been drafted to specifically waive modification of alimony issues, the ex-spouse receiving alimony will be subject to a modification or termination of alimony in the event of a 'live-in-lover' or a new marriage.  Changes in financial and earning circumstances may also result in a downward reduction of alimony payments by the payor spouse (unless such modification was waived in the original court order).  Hiring an alimony termination or modification attorney will protect not only your well-being, but your current and future assets as well.  Whether you are requesting alimony or wish to avoid paying alimony, a knowledgeable lawyer will be able to assist you.  Lawrenceville alimony attorney Douglas N. Fox is very capable and educated when it comes to the laws surrounding the payment of alimony.  He is a family law attorney who has represented clients going through divorce and modification casess for over 13 years.  Mr. Fox will rely on his extensive experience and show a personal commitment to understand the distinct circumstances of your situation so that he may obtain optimal results for you and your case. 

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Alimony questions in Gwinnett County, Georgia? Contact divorce attorney Douglas N. Fox today!