Spousal Support

Marietta, Georgia, Spousal Support Attorney

An area of divorce that deserves attention is spousal support. At the law firm of Marian Weeks, we are committed to being your advocates. We are a team that does not back down from a challenge. While we will certainly work to resolve your case through less contentious means, we will build a strategy from the start that has the strength to go the distance. We are here to get you results.

E-mail us or call us at 770.218.2600 to schedule a free 30-minute consultation about spousal support with a skilled family law attorney.

We bring more than 25 years of experience to every case we handle. When you choose us, we will work hard to show you the level of representation that we built our reputation on. In Marietta, and the counties of Cobb, Cherokee and Paulding, people turn to us for skilled advocacy in divorce and spousal support matters.

Spousal support, also known as alimony, is not a solid matter. No specific guidelines exist that clearly explain when it is to be provided or why. It is strictly in the hands of the judge who makes a determination based on a wide range of factors. Some of those factors include the length of marriage, the ability to move back into the workforce, health issues, commingled property, marital and nonmarital assets, and the incomes of both parties.

Spousal support comes in essentially two variations: temporary and permanent. Temporary support is typically granted to those who have the ability to move back into the workforce but may need some time to do it. Permanent support is typically given to those who may not be able to get a job that provides them the income to maintain their quality of life.

Since these matters are often entirely at the discretion of the judge, we believe it is important to know the judge. Our years of dedication to family law have allowed us to become acquainted with the area's judges. We understand their tendencies and their habits. We know how to take these factors into consideration when we are building your case.

From the initial spousal support decision to any postdivorce modifications that need to be made down the line, we are here for you.

We encourage you to e-mail us or call us at 770.218.2600 to speak with a dedicated spousal support lawyer.