Spousal Support and Modifications

Fresno County Spousal Support Attorney

Society no longer calls for, nor do laws allow for, automatic spousal support. Spousal support is awarded strictly based on need and ability to pay. In addition, when support is awarded, it is not a permanent award that should last forever. When changes arise within the personal or financial circumstances of the individuals involved, the law firm of Marcus A. Torigian, Attorney at Law, is able to provide experienced advice and counsel to request a modification in spousal support orders.

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Spousal Support Laws

Spousal support/alimony calculations are based on the marital standard of living. This means that following a divorce or separation, parties should be able to continue living an equal financial standard of life. Therefore, if support is awarded, it will generally be awarded to the party with a lower income and in an amount that compensates for the difference. However, other significant factors, such as need, ability to work, may influence these guidelines.

Modification of Spousal Support

As an experienced spousal support lawyer, I can help you understand your rights involving spousal support and help you modify existing maintenance orders when circumstances change. I am experienced working with individuals who for various reasons seek to modify current spousal support orders, such as:

• Injury at work; workers compensation payments are much lower than previous wages
• Loss of job
• Demotion or relocation and pay decrease
• Previous spouse remarries
• Other financial changes

Contact Attorney Marcus Torigian

I understand that personal and financial circumstances are bound to change within a family. As an experienced family law attorney, I have thorough knowledge of California spousal support laws and am able to apply these laws to your individual situation. For a consultation with an experienced spousal support lawyer, contact me today.