Following a divorce, determining who will receive alimony and the amount that will be granted can be a complicated process. At A. Lewis Lowery, Jr., Attorney at Law, PLC, we guide people from all walks of life through the alimony process and provide the trusted legal assistance needed to ensure everything goes as seamlessly as possible. When it comes to establishing the terms of an alimony arrangement, is not uncommon for disputes to arise. Highly skilled in both negotiation and litigation, we are prepared to represent you if your case must be handled in the courtroom. Whether you and your ex-spouse are able to come to an amicable resolution or your situation must be handled in front of a judge, you can be confident that your case will be in highly qualified hands when you turn to our firm for legal guidance. Call today to learn more!
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Whether you will be paying or receiving the alimony, our law firm can help to ensure your rights and interests are protected.
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With experience helping countless clients with alimony arrangements, we know what it takes to ensure you successfully work through your process.
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How Is Alimony Calculated?
Calculating alimony is not a cut and dry process. There are a number of factors that are considered when determining the amount of alimony that will be granted, and which party will be receiving the payments.
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Duration of Marriage
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Number & Age of Children
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Standard of Living
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Occupation & Education
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Health
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Health Costs
What You Need to Know
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What is alimony?
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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is the payment that is made from one former spouse to the other following a divorce, used to even out the difference in earning capacities between both parties. Alimony payments are granted so that both former spouses can continue to maintain the standard of living they grew accustomed to throughout the course of marriage.
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How long will alimony be paid?
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Alimony is often only deemed necessary for as long as it takes for the recipient spouse to become self-supporting. However, if the divorce decree did not specify a termination date, the alimony payments must continue until the court orders otherwise. Oftentimes, alimony payments will end if the recipient party remarries.
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Can the amount of alimony change after divorce?
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Yes, the amount of alimony that is granted can be decreased or increased after divorce, but you must be able to prove to the court that there has been a change in the circumstances.
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Is the husband always the party expected to pay alimony?
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While most alimony awards in the past were given by former husbands to former wives, times have changed. Most marriages now consist of not just one, but two wage earners. Women are seen as less dependent, and are beginning to earn the same—if not a higher—level of income. As a result, we are beginning to see more and more orders of alimony being granted from former wife to former husband.
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Put 30 Years of Experience on Your Side
At A. Lewis Lowery, Jr., Attorney at Law, PLC, you can find the knowledgeable, compassionate, and responsive representation you need and deserve for your family law matter. With experience working at Stafford County’s largest family law firm as well as a background in prosecution, Attorney Lewis Lowery offers invaluable legal insight. As a proven litigator, he is not afraid to go handle complex family law cases in the courtroom, where he zealously protects our clients' rights and interests. Whether your case calls for time spent in the courtroom or not, rest-assured that you will receive one-on-one service from Attorney Lowery himself when you work with our firm.
Unlike other family firms, Attorney Lowery personally answers client calls and emails, ensuring each individual our firm works with always knows where their case stands, and what they can expect. No matter how complicated your situation may be, you can expect professional, dedicated counsel from our attorney. For 30 years, our attorney has built a reputation as a legal professional who delivers personalized and caring service to each client, and you can trust that you will receive exactly that when you work with our firm.
When You Need Personalized & Proven Family Law Counsel
You Need the Assistance of A. Lewis Lowery, Jr., Attorney at Law
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“Mr. Lowery has been my attorney for more than five years now. He is responsive, fair, smart and extremely knowledgeable. ”
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“I could not have found a BETTER lawyer than Lewis Lowery. He always answered my phone calls or emails. He was a great support to me through this very stressful time.”
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“Lewis provided great calm and expertise in my divorce. He and his staff were always prompt in responding to me and made me feel like I was their only client.”
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“Lewis is very well-versed in court-related processes. His knowledge and responsiveness were invaluable to both of us. I have referred others to Lewis with confidence”
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