One of the first questions that someone getting a divorce will have is if they must pay spousal support or how much they can expect to receive. Answering these difficult questions requires the knowledge of a spousal support attorney in Woodland Hills, California such as Christopher Wasson. He has over ten years of experience representing clients all over Southern California including Westlake Village, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, Winnetka, and Van Nuys to help them to understand the complicated process of spousal support. He works with them directly to get them the best possible outcome for their situation.
When it comes to family law issues such as spousal support (also known as alimony), a spousal support attorney in Woodland Hills, California can help you to uphold all aspects of the law and to represent Southern California clients when they need legal counsel by their side the most. Christopher Wasson has a proven track record of success and the skills that are required to help make sure that his clients’ rights are protected throughout the entire legal process. He works diligently to get them the results that they’re looking for and most importantly, that they deserve in California.
Spousal support is awarded during divorce proceedings in California and is paid by one spouse to the other one. The receiving spouse has neither sufficient income or assets to support themselves after the divorces. The spousal support awarded will vary on the age, health, and finances of the spouse, their standard of living while married, their earning abilities, the length of their marriage and the ability of the payer spouse to support themselves. This all affects the amount and length of time it will be paid.
California has a variety of spousal support types including permanent, temporary, rehabilitative (paid until the other spouse can support themselves fully), reimbursement (reimburses one spouse for the expenses of another such as for tuition or a training program), or lump sum which is given in the form of a settlement all at once, often from property division and/or assets.