Alimony ensures the financial stability of a dependent spouse after a divorce. Years of being absent from the workforce while caring for children or recovering from health issues can make finding a job difficult or impossible. Paying or receiving alimony can drastically alter the outcome of a divorce case, so finding a qualified lawyer is essential. The attorneys at Divergent Family Law are highly qualified to take your case, with years of experience advocating for their clients in and outside of the courtroom.
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Alimony is meant to ensure both parties maintain their marital standards of living after a divorce. Examples of alimony include a spouse who is dependent because of leaving the workforce, raising children or going to school full-time. A spouse can receive two kinds of alimony in Wisconsin: limited duration or indefinite.
Limited-term spousal maintenance, or limited duration alimony, is awarded to spouses who can eventually be independent. If one spouse left the workforce to take care of the children full-time, it’s likely that they can become self-sustaining after some time and training.
Spouses on limited duration alimony are typically given a time frame to seek education and training to find gainful employment. Once that time frame is over, a judge will decide if more time is needed.
Indefinite spousal maintenance, or indefinite alimony, is typical after the end of a long-term marriage. If a spouse has been out of the workforce for years, finding a self-supporting job may be impossible even with time and training. Indefinite alimony ensures a dependent spouse will be financially stable despite age, medical conditions or lack of work history.
A judge will take several factors into account when deciding if a spouse gets alimony, including:
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