Skilled Family Law Attorney in Greater Cleveland
Helping Clients With Their Alimony Issues
When you are contemplating divorce, you may have questions about spousal support, also known as alimony. Is alimony available? How does the court determine whether alimony should be granted? If it is granted, for how much and for how long?
At the Law Offices of Andrew J. Simon in Independence, I have over 21 years of experience providing family law counsel to clients throughout eastern Ohio. I understand the financial and emotional toll that family disputes can take and aggressively advocate for clients in an effort to resolve issues without going to trial. However, if circumstances demand it, I will take your case to trial to protect your best interests. Contact my offices for a confidential consultation today.
If you are uncertain whether alimony or spousal support is appropriate, I will work with you to identify and analyze the key factors that the court considers:
- Disparity of income between spouses
- Earning ability of each spouse: A party may have the capacity to earn (based on education or other factors) even though he or she has not been employed
- Length of the marriage. Courts are more inclined to award alimony the longer parties have been married
- Retirement assets of each party
- Health and age of each party, as it relates to earning ability and the length of support obligations
- Contribution by one spouse to the other in attaining education or a professional degree
Unlike child support, spousal support is not based on a formula. It is entirely discretionary with the court. The court may or may not choose to award alimony and the decision is dynamic, based on an overall evaluation of the particulars of each case.
As your lawyer, I will aggressively advocate for or against a grant of spousal support. In this, as all family law matters, your best interest is at the center of every decision, be it to maximize the award or to minimize the payments. You can be assured that I will present your case in the best light possible before the court decides on the amount, duration and terms of support you owe or are owed.
To schedule a confidential consultation to discuss your spousal support/alimony concerns, contact my offices or call me at (216) 525-8890. My offices are open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Evening hours are available by appointment. I accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Law Offices of Andrew J. Simon
6000 Freedom Square Drive
Freedom Square 2, Suite 380
Independence, OH 44131
Phone: (216) 525-8890
Fax: (216) 642-5814