Spousal Support Payment Lawyer

California State-Certified Family Law Specialist

Spousal support may be called for as part of a California divorce settlement. This is often the case when one spouse has been earning more than the other – and the other has served as homemaker and primary caregiver of children of the marriage over a number of years. To schedule a consultation with an experienced California spousal support payment attorney, contact the law offices of Robert L. Lewis, Attorney at Law in San Jose.

Spousal Support: Litigation? Negotiations?

Spousal support is often a contentious area of a divorce settlement. Reaching a just and reasonable agreement sometimes requires litigation. Working together, we may be able to avoid this. If litigation does become necessary, you will want a reliable lawyer with a high level of preparation and skill. Through my thirty years as a San Jose family law attorney, clients have shown a high level of trust in my ability to advocate for their best interests in the area of spousal support or alimony.

If You Lose Your Job

What if you are required to pay spousal support based on your previous income, and now you have been laid off? You must cooperate with the courts even if you lose your job. Let me advise you on the most beneficial and just course of action.

When Your Former Spouse No Longer Needs Your Support

What if you have been paying spousal support for years, and now come to believe that your ex-wife or ex-husband no longer needs it? Do not expect the courts to release you from your responsibility voluntarily. You will need to take action to assert your rights to a reasonable outcome. You should not be forced to pay more than you are able to, or more than your former spouse is actually entitled to. Spousal support, like child support, is always modifiable. However, you should not simply stop paying on your own, without a proper modification order.

To discuss temporary or long-term spousal support and California alimony laws related to your divorce, contact California spousal support attorney Robert L. Lewis for a free initial consultation.

Robert L. Lewis is a family law attorney in San Jose, California, serving clients from such communities as Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Redwood City, Campbell, Cupertino, Milpitas, Saratoga, Monte Sereno, and Los Altos.