Northeast Georgia Alimony And Spousal Support Attorneys

Alimony, sometimes called spousal support or spousal maintenance, is regular payments from one spouse to the other post-divorce. The payments are meant to help the other spouse for a period of time until they are able to fully support themselves. The payments can be temporary or permanent depending on many factors, under Georgia law. Alimony is also one of the most disruptive, hard-fought issues in family law.

At Hotard & Hise, our family law clients benefit from our team’s 50-plus years of combined experience and the human, caring compassion of someone they can trust. We see our clients in Clarkesville and the surrounding areas in northeast Georgia as neighbors and friends. We know how hard these fights can be, and we will work to get you the answers and help you need.

When Alimony Can End In Georgia

Alimony is not always awarded during a divorce, and courts review many factors at hand to decide when, how much and how long to award alimony. These factors include the length of the marriage, how much each party earns, the standard of living, age and health, among the most prominent. In many cases, alimony is temporary, lasting a set period of time, several months to a year at most.

If the court decides that the alimony must be permanent, then it will take a considerable change in circumstances to end it. Either the paying party’s ability to pay alimony will have to be significantly decreased, or the receiving party’s need for it is changed. If you can make the case that the basis for permanent alimony no longer exists, then that will likely lead to an end.

Mediation For Alimony Challenges

Because alimony cases are so hard fought and emotionally charged, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods are a wise choice to relieve tensions and build better, lasting solutions. In mediation, you and your ex can achieve a more tailored support arrangement.

Reach Out For Experience And Insight

Our experience in high-asset divorce means we know what to look for and what to do in these situations. We will speak with you clearly and plainly to know where you are and what you can expect. Reach out to us today for a consultation by calling 706-925-0797 or sending an email using this online form.