Los Angeles Divorce and Alimony Attorneys

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Spousal support (sometimes referred to as “alimony”) may be granted to either spouse. Spousal support initially provides support during the divorce process and may continue to provide a financial basis for a spouse for a set period of time after the divorce. In some cases, an Order for spousal support may be permanent.

Determining Spousal Support / Alimony Payments

In arriving at a decision to order alimony, the family court judge will consider a specific set of factors, such as:

• The length of the marriage
• The age and health of each spouse
• Each spouse's ability to be self-supporting, taking into consideration past work experience and education
• Each spouse's financial status and ability to pay
• The presence of domestic violence in the relationship

The divorce attorneys at Phillips, Lerner & Lauzon, L.L.P., in Los Angeles, California, have substantial practical experience litigating, negotiating, drafting and implementing spousal support agreements. Contact Phillips, Lerner & Lauzon, L.L.P. for a consultation.

Addressing the Unique Challenges of High Asset Couples

Many of our firm's Southern California clientele are from leading families in the Southern California business community, or are successful entrepreneurs, or are celebrities in film, television, music and sports. Whether the primary financial supporter of the family or a homemaker, each member of a couple with significant assets has unique circumstances that must be taken into account when developing a comprehensive alimony and property settlement agreement.

Mediation and Alimony

Clients value the strong legal advocacy and skill PLL attorneys demonstrate in negotiating and mediating spousal support agreements, as these Alternative Dispute Resolution processes (ADR processes) keep potentially acrimonious issues under the direct control of the client. Mediation and alternative methods of resolving alimony disputes can also maximize the privacy of sensitive financial and personal information.

When Court litigation is in a client’s best interest, we are seasoned trial lawyers with substantial experience litigating spousal support disputes.

Contact our Los Angeles office to schedule an appointment.

PLL also assists clients who wish to modify an existing support order after a change in life circumstances. We provide guidance to registered domestic partners with questions regarding support after the termination of a domestic partnership relationship.