SPOUSAL SUPPORT
Spousal Support Lawyer
Spousal support, also referred to as alimony, is a payment made by one spouse to the other pending and/or following a divorce.
At Rachel D. Wortham, Attorney at Law, we recognize the importance of spousal support for your financial stability. We are here to clarify your rights and options, ensuring your interests are safeguarded throughout the legal proceedings.
Contact us at 318-748-2323 or reach out online to schedule a consultation with Rachel D. Wortham.
At Rachel D. Wortham, Attorney at Law, we recognize the importance of spousal support for your financial stability. We are here to clarify your rights and options, ensuring your interests are safeguarded throughout the legal proceedings.
Contact us at 318-748-2323 or reach out online to schedule a consultation with Rachel D. Wortham.
How Spousal Support is Determined in Louisiana
In contrast to child support, which follows a specific calculation, spousal support is evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Courts consider multiple factors, in setting spousal support.
Spousal support may be granted as either interim or permanent. Interim support is provided while the divorce is ongoing and can be paid to party who is in need of support and free from fault for the breakup of the marriage and is based on the standard of living of the parties during the marriage. This can go for 180 days after the finalization of the divorce. Permanent support is established once the divorce is finalized.
Permanent spousal support (final periodic support) is based on when a spouse is free from fault for the breakup of the marriage, is in need of support, based on the needs of the party, the ability of the other party to pay, and considering several other factors. Being a victim of domestic abuse is one of the factors taken into consideration as well.
Spousal support will usually cease automatically if the recipient remarries or if either spouse passes away and may be terminated if a recipient is living with someone else as if married.
Spousal support may be granted as either interim or permanent. Interim support is provided while the divorce is ongoing and can be paid to party who is in need of support and free from fault for the breakup of the marriage and is based on the standard of living of the parties during the marriage. This can go for 180 days after the finalization of the divorce. Permanent support is established once the divorce is finalized.
Permanent spousal support (final periodic support) is based on when a spouse is free from fault for the breakup of the marriage, is in need of support, based on the needs of the party, the ability of the other party to pay, and considering several other factors. Being a victim of domestic abuse is one of the factors taken into consideration as well.
Spousal support will usually cease automatically if the recipient remarries or if either spouse passes away and may be terminated if a recipient is living with someone else as if married.
Get the Legal Support You Deserve
At Rachel D. Wortham, Attorney at Law, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate and effective legal representation. We’re here to guide you through the legal process and advocate for your interests.
Call 318-748-2323 or reach out online to arrange a consultation.
Please note that this summary is not intended to provide an exhaustive discussion of the law of spousal support in Louisiana, but it does include essential information and provisions.
Call 318-748-2323 or reach out online to arrange a consultation.
Please note that this summary is not intended to provide an exhaustive discussion of the law of spousal support in Louisiana, but it does include essential information and provisions.
