Spousal Support

Los Angeles Spousal Support Lawyer

Mediation Collaborative Law

If you are considering filing for divorce in California, you may be concerned about whether you will have the ability to continue the lifestyle to which you have become accustomed or how you will meet financial obligations with reduced income. You may feel that even though you were not the primary wage earner in the relationship, you were nevertheless essential to the financial health of the marriage. In stretching limited income to meet the needs of two households, couples face a challenge to structure a support arrangement that allows both of you to meet your needs.

Attorney Judith C. Nesburn has more than 20 years of experience representing men and women throughout the Greater Los Angeles area in divorce and family law disputes. Her prior years of valuable experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker uniquely qualifies her as an effective advocate and compassionate ally for her family law clients. Please contact Judith to learn how you can use Mediation and a Collaborative Law approach to resolve your spousal support issues.

The amount and duration of spousal support, (which many people still refer to as "alimony" or “maintenance”), in California are based on a variety of factors. These factors include each of your ages and health, your incomes, your prior work experience, the length of your marriage and many other considerations.

Also, support may be modifiable under certain circumstances. Parties often return to court after a support order has been entered. to secure additional support or to reduce a support obligation. If they have reached agreement through mediation, couples may return in future years to discuss whether support should be modified in light of changed circumstances.

Although the goal is to allow each party to continue to enjoy the lifestyle they had during the marriage, California law also requires that the parties contribute to their own support within a reasonable period of time after the marriage ends. This length of time will vary based on the length of the marriage.

My goal is to guide you through the process and educate you about your spousal support rights or obligations. You are not limited by the letter of the law and can work with your ex-spouse in the Mediation or Collaborative Law formats to structure a spousal support agreement which will work best for each of you.

At the Law and Mediation Office of Judith C. Nesburn, located in Los Angeles, I focus on alternative means of dispute resolution in all divorce and family law matters, including disputes involving temporary or permanent spousal support. Please contact me to schedule a confidential meeting to learn how you can resolve your family law matters with sensitivity, dignity and mutual respect.

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