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Watkins Law Firm, P.C.
9979 WingHaven Blvd.
Suite 210
O’Fallon, Missouri 63368
Phone: 636.625.6448
Fax: 636.625.3721
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Alimony, Spousal Support, and Maintenance
Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is financial support paid by one spouse
to another. Spousal support is largely determined by the state according to a specific formula. The factors
considered by the court vary from state to state. An experienced divorce lawyer can help you determine what factors
will be considered when deciding spousal support, if any. Typical factors include:
- Length of marriage
- Each party’s financial disposition after property division
- Each party’s age, health and physical condition
- Education and educational opportunities foregone
- Employment and foregone employment
- Skills and time necessary to become self sufficient
Alimony can often be the most difficult issue to obtain in a divorce because it directly impacts both parties.
Understanding the state spousal support formula and additional factors is critical to spousal support.
Contact
an experienced divorce attorney that will help you achieve your desired outcome within the guidelines of Missouri
law.
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division of property
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We provide a FREE 30 minute initial consultation.
Watkins Law Firm, P.C.
O’Fallon Missouri Divorce Lawyer
Watkins Law Firm, P.C., located in O’Fallon, Missouri, serves clients throughout Saint Charles County,
Saint Louis County, Warren County, Montgomery County and Lincoln County including the communities of
O’ Fallon, Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, Saint Charles, Saint Peters, Warrenton, New Melle, Wright City,
Innsbrook, Troy, Winfield, Foley, and Elsberry.
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