Marietta, Georgia, Alimony and Spousal Support Attorney
Whether you are your family’s sole breadwinner or you are dependent upon the income of your spouse, you may be concerned about how this divorce will affect your standard of living and your ability to support yourself and your children. Alimony or spousal support is an amount paid from one spouse to another so that both parties can maintain a certain standard of living after a divorce. At Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP, we are experienced in asserting the rights of our clients who are seeking to collect alimony as well as those clients seeking to prevent or minimize alimony or spousal support obligations.
You have the right to secure your standard of living and financial welfare after a divorce. Contact us to assert your rights to alimony or to prevent unmanageable support obligations.
Alimony determinations in Georgia Courts
In determining the amount of alimony to be paid, a court will consider the income of both parties, the standard of living upheld throughout the marriage, the duration of the marriage, and the education of the parties. Our attorneys will investigate your circumstances, consult with experts, and collect necessary evidence to prepare a case that will either assert your need for spousal support or to defend you against unmanageable alimony obligations.
Rehabilitative or transitional alimony
In Georgia, when alimony is awarded, it is usually for a relatively short period. Alimony is often paid for less than five years, and often to enable the dependent spouse to further their education or secure a good job. The amount paid will be determined on a case-by-case basis so it is very important that your needs and interests are clearly articulated and strongly presented to the court with legal support. Our attorneys will help you address your immediate and future needs to ensure that you can protect your financial best interests before, during, and after a divorce.
Contact Gentry, Smith, Dettmering, Morgan & Schnatmeier, LLP today for a free consultation with an experienced Marietta, Georgia, lawyer. We provide aggressive, results-driven advocacy to clients facing divorce and alimony disputes.
Free consultations • Conveniently located near the Historic Marietta Square • Credit cards accepted • Evening and weekends appointments available
