Experienced Arizona Spousal Support Lawyer
Our Phoenix law firm is dedicated to providing comprehensive family law representation. We understand the emotional and financial issues you may be facing due to divorce. We represent individuals on both sides of the spousal support issue - those seeking support and those facing the financial obligation. Our goal is to help you and your family heal from the painful effects of divorce and become productive members of society.
Our experienced Phoenix spousal maintenance attorney, Richard W. Clark, has been practicing law for 38 years. He understands that spousal support carries with it many myths. He can discuss the law and how it applies to your case. His extensive knowledge of Arizona's divorce codes, including spousal support guidelines, helps him provide effective divorce guidance.
Revised Guidelines
At Clark Family Law, P.C., we understand the recent changes to spousal support guidelines. Spousal support is no longer calculated and determined by state formulas. Now, a judge has discretion in determining spousal support. Our Phoenix spousal maintenance attorney knows how judges review divorce cases, and can provide insights into possible outcomes for your case.
Support Considerations
The first part of the spousal support statute contains guidelines to determine if the spouse seeking maintenance qualifies. If so, the judge must consider a wide range of other factors to determine the amount of support and its duration.
When determining support, judges review, among other things:
- The financial needs of both parties
- The length of your marriage
- The ability of the person seeking support to be financially self sufficient without maintenance
- Whether the spouse being asked to pay support can afford the payments
Our Phoenix spousal maintenance attorney, Richard W. Clark, has been practicing law for 38 years. He understands how to review financial records to forecast long-term support needs. He also represents individuals asked to support a spouse. He can review your situation and provide guidance tailored to your needs.
He also provides representation to help you revise your support agreement. Please see our page on post-decree modifications.
Free Initial Consultations
To discuss your issues with our Phoenix spousal maintenance attorney, please call us at 602-639-4545 or toll free at 888-312-3859. For your convenience, we also accept e-mail inquiries.
