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Going through a divorce or separation difficult and can be an emotionally charged process, especially when it comes to financial matters such as spousal support. Hiring a qualified lawyer who specializes in spousal support will ensure that your rights are protected. Whether you are seeking spousal support or are being asked to pay it, a skilled attorney can provide guidance and support throughout the process.
Spousal support, sometimes referred to as alimony, is a court-ordered payment by one spouse to another after a divorce or separation. The support may be temporary, exclusively during the divorce process, or may be ongoing following the divorce’s finalization.
A spousal support lawyer specializes in helping clients navigate issues related to spousal support or alimony, including the process, the amount, and other details of the arrangement.
Once you hire a spousal support lawyer, they go to work immediately to provide value during the divorce process. At first, they are there to provide guidance and legal advice regarding the process, as well as help in determining an approximation of what a fair spousal support payment might look like.
From there, the lawyer will negotiate with this figure and your best interests in mind, as well as provide representation in court in the event an agreement is not reached through mediation and other preliminary efforts.
In some cases, there will be no spousal support. This commonly occurs when the two divorcing parties have similar incomes and financial resources. More often, there is some degree of temporary or permanent spousal support negotiated during a divorce, the former intended to support a lower earning spouse through the divorce process while the latter guarantees an ongoing payment structure for a specified duration.
The specific spousal support options available in a given case will depend on several factors, including the length of the marriage, financial resources of each spouse, and the needs of any children involved.
You are not required by law to hire a spousal support lawyer, or any lawyer for that matter, but doing so will help ensure you receive the best outcome in any ruling or decision made during the divorce process. Your idea of fair might not be the same as your former spouse’s or the judge’s idea of what is fair, and so hiring a qualified attorney who is well-acquainted with the process and boasts applicable experience will be a great move in guaranteeing your rights and best interests are protected at all times.
The state of California outlines a variety of guidelines in calculating the amount of spousal support that should be paid. Temporary spousal support is often ordered to provide the lower earning spouse with financial stability during the divorce process, but a permanent spousal support payment amount and structure is often determined on a case-by-case basis.
A skilled spousal support lawyer will have insight on these calculations and help you set a reasonable expectation before the court comes up with the actual figure for your situation.
If you need a spousal support lawyer in the greater East Bay Area, including San Leandro, Oakland, Hayward, Union City, & Fremont, contact Vonnah Bagner at Bagner Law, PC today.
Bagner Law, PC opened in 2003 as Law Offices of Vonnah M. Bagner with offices in San Francisco and San Leandro, CA. In 2005, the entire practice was moved to San Leandro. 
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