Alimony can be an acrimonious thing to settle after divorce cases, and it’s especially complex when you realize the different forms of alimony. It can come under the titles of “transitional” alimony, all the way up to alimony that’s permanent. One significant level is temporary alimony where a spouse is compensated during a divorce trial due to financial necessity. This situation can be a big issue, though a divorce lawyer will work with both spouses to work out a solution. All courts in Florida know that some spouses simply can’t have a basic standard of living in the middle of a contentious divorce case if they don’t have the proper income.
How is this all determined? If you’re the one dealing with financial issues, your divorce lawyer will help you prove your case to the court.
Proving That You’re Financially Burdened
We’ve seen numerous cases where gender has no bearing on who might be suffering the financial problems. During the divorce proceeding, you can request temporary alimony here in Tampa from the spouse, at least up through when the trial is presumed to end. Divorce trials can sometimes go on for a year or two, which means a significant amount of alimony may have to be paid out.
Your lawyer will immediately prove your case by gathering all your financial records and presenting it to the court. This has to be definitive evidence that you wouldn’t be able to sustain a decent standard of living without the alimony. This means complete bank statements and account records to prove you aren’t hiding secret accounts somewhere. In some cases, you may have some income coming in, though just not enough for a basic standard of living.
Other Personal Considerations
Often, the court will consider other personal situations on whether the temporary alimony should be given. This can include the age, physical condition, and even mental health of the suffering spouse. Sometimes it also involves how long you’ve been married and how much of a factor the other spouse played in support during the marriage. We see many cases where one spouse is the lone moneymaker in the marriage that then cuts off the spouse from a single dollar when a divorce takes place.
Keep in mind that just because this says “temporary” alimony, it doesn’t mean you won’t be able to work out permanent alimony after the divorce case ends. Unless financial circumstances change for you, temporary alimony was simply made available to give a basic estimate of money to use during the duration of the divorce trial. Afterward, a more careful consideration of a permanent alimony can be arranged for an accurate amount.
Here at Blumenauer | Hackworth Law Firm, we can help you through all the levels of alimony both during and after a divorce case. Located in Tampa, Florida, we’ll fight for you and make sure you get the alimony you deserve if you’re dealing with financial problems during a lengthy divorce. We’re always available to talk to if you have any questions during those phases, and we’ll be by your side right on through to when permanent alimony gets decided.
Contact us so we can review your case and help you maintain a decent standard of living while going through the extreme stress of divorce.