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Spousal Support

In divorce cases, spousal support is usually the largest asset that is being awarded. Yet, while divorcing spouses may fight bitterly over home equity and the equity in businesses, they do not realize how large an asset or obligation a spousal support award can be.

For example, if a supporting spouse is ordered to pay $2,500 a month for a ten-year period that amounts to a $300,000 award. It is important to be careful when determining your spousal support order. Spousal Support is usually documented by way of paycheck stubs and or income tax returns previously filed. 

If you are unhappy with your initial spousal support from a divorce previously concluded,  it may be necessary to go back to court at a later date to obtain better or more realistic terms. Many situations may arise which make it almost impossible to pay the court ordered spousal support. This may be due to one of many reasons including lower income, losing your job, or a change in financial circumstances. WE HAVE REPRESENTED COUNTLESS CLIENTS IN LOWERING THEIR SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND JUST THE SAME FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT RECEIVING THE AMOUNT OF SUPPORT THEY ARE DUE.

Knowing this, it is important to attempt to obtain the best possible spousal support order at the onset. At the Law offices of Richard K. Isles, our knowledge of Riverside County and San Bernardino Spousal Support Orders allows us to help you obtain the best possible outcome during the divorce process or after when a Modification of Spousal Support may be in order.

In difficult economic times the paying spouse may have difficulty paying their support due to being laid off  or being fired in their employment. That person may be unable to pay the ordered support amount. In this case the paying spouse must pay the ordered amount or negotiate a lower amount with the ex-spouse. As a last alternative they can file with court to modify the existing order by filing with the court. In other words, if your financial circumstances have changed, you can file for a modification of your support order. We suggest you contact a qualified family law attorney to discuss the options involved and to get legal advice when considering a support modification.

In filing for a Modification of Spousal Support, our staff works with each client to identify all their expenses and determines how their monthly income has changed, or decreased.  This will establish that there is a legitimate reason for the Court to accept your request for a modification. When the court hearing (Order to Show Cause Hearing) is put on calendar attorney Richard K. Isles will outline all logical reasons why your spousal support should be decreased. Review our website www.riversidedivorcefirm.com to see the strategies used in court to lower support or even TERMINATE SUPPORT. Just remember there can be light at the end of this tunnel.

Call our staff of Certified Family Law Paralegals for a telephone or in-office consultation. Were available to discuss your options. Call (951) 643-8541 or toll free (888) 513-5924


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