Spousal Support (Alimony)

There is no specific formula for determining how much (if any) maintenance will be awarded in a divorce. Courts use the following factors to determine maintenance:

• The length of the marriage
• The age and the physical and emotional health of the parties.
• The division of property
• The educational level of each party
• The earning capacity of each party
• The feasibility that the party seeking maintenance can become self-supporting at a standard of living reasonably comparable to that enjoyed during the marriage and the length of time necessary to achieve this goal.
• The tax consequences to each party
• The contribution by one party to the education, training or increased earning power of the other.
• An agreement between the parties and
• An ability to pay by the party from whom maintenance is being sought.
  

As you can see, the guidelines are broad and subjective. As with any divorce, the outcome depends largely on the experience and skill of the attorneys involved. As an experienced trial attorney, I will aggressively represent your interests. Contact my law firm in Milwaukee by e-mail, or at 1-414-272-5564, or toll-free at 1-800-779-5280.