Divorce carries with it significant uncertainty about the future. For many people, concerns about finances are significant. They may be worried about how they will support themselves when they have been out of the workforce for a considerable period. For other people, they are anxious about the potential for a high spousal support/alimony obligation. At The Law Offices of Wendy Raquel Hernandez, P.C., we help men and women understand alimony laws in Arizona and how those rules apply in their situation.
Our Phoenix alimony attorneys work closely with clients. We thoroughly review their financial information and unique circumstances, then work diligently to obtain an appropriate alimony award — or if it is even warranted.
Understanding Arizona Alimony Laws
Unlike child support, there is no specific formula for determining alimony (also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance), nor is it guaranteed in every case. Rather, alimony is determined on a case-by-case basis.
Generally speaking, the longer the marriage has lasted, the greater the chance that alimony will be awarded. To qualify for spousal support in Arizona, a spouse must meet at least one of the criteria outlined in Arizona Revised Statutes 25-319 (A), such as:
- A spouse has insufficient property to reasonably support him or herself
- A spouse is unable to be self-supporting through employment
- A spouse contributed to the educational opportunities of the other spouse
- After a long-duration marriage, a spouse is of the age that obtaining self-supporting employment is unreasonable
If one of these criteria is met, the court will consider an additional number of factors to determine the amount and duration of the spousal maintenance award. Accurate documentation of financial information and the marital lifestyle is essential to a fair result.
Experienced and Knowledgeable Alimony Attorney in Phoenix
Phoenix alimony lawyer Wendy Raquel Hernandez and the legal team at The Law Offices of Wendy Raquel Hernandez, P.C. are dedicated to ensuring the information used to calculate support is accurate.
Our law office represents spouses on both sides of this issue in the Phoenix Metro Area and throughout Arizona. Our practice includes both temporary and permanent alimony issues, as well as post-divorce modifications and the enforcement of existing support obligations.
Contact a Phoenix Alimony Attorney Today
If you would like to speak with our divorce lawyer about your divorce case or alimony concern, call us at 602.903.6746 or contact us directly at our Phoenix, Arizona, law offices today. We accept all major credit cards.
