Minimizing Your Anxiety About Spousal Support
Spousal support, sometimes referred to as alimony, is often one of the most highly contested issues in a divorce or legal separation. If spousal support is a consideration in your case, we understand the questions you may have and can address your concerns by providing you with the information you need to eliminate your uncertainty.
At the Law Offices of Teresa Bristow we help clients in Sacramento, California, and the surrounding area handle spousal support and other family law issues. To minimize cost and anxiety, our attorney attempts to resolve these issues through cooperative negotiation.If this cannot be done outside the courtroom, we will fight for you aggressively in the courtroom.
Leading You to the Best Course of Action
Spousal support is a complicated issue. California law provides for support of a spouse who needs financial assistance to maintain the standard of living he or she had while married. Alimony may be granted if he or she has not been employed or has significantly lower earnings than the other spouse. The outcome of each case depends on the specific facts involved.
If you are facing an alimony issue, or would like assistance in handling a modification of a spousal support order, lawyer Teresa Bristow will walk you through your legal options, taking into consideration:
- What the law states regarding spousal support
- The specific facts of your case
- The various factors the court considers
- Your marital standard of living
- Your financial picture and that of your spouse
In either case, she will advise you on the best course of action in your case. Whether your case is handled through negotiation or in court, she will work to get the best legal results for you.
Receive an Initial Consultation
To talk with a lawyer who understands spousal support and who will work quickly to get results for you, contact the Law Offices of Teresa Bristow to schedule an initial consultation.
