California Alimony Lawyer
When a marriage breaks up, whether or not one party needs to pay support or alimony to the other is determined by using state guidelines. These guidelines use the incomes of the spouses, the length of the marriage, and the ability of both spouses to support themselves to calculate the amount of support that is to be paid or received.
At the law office of Thomas P. Hogan in Modesto, California, Mr. Hogan will represent either the payor or the payee in spousal support matters. Contact him for any matter related to spousal support. An interpreter is available for Spanish-speaking clients. Call 209-409-3104 for a free one-half hour initial consultation.
Considerations in calculating alimony
Spousal support is calculated using factors such as:
- Income
- Earning capacity
- Age and health of the spouses
- Length of the marriage
- Property owned
- Debts owed
- Child care considerations
- Domestic violence considerations
- Whether one spouse sacrificed for the career of the other
- Money management skills of each partner
Investigating to get at the facts
Attorney Hogan is also a CPA. His accounting background is extremely valuable to his clients. He uses investigators and forensic accountants to be sure that incomes and assets are reported correctly.
The end of alimony
Alimony or spousal support continues until the court-required end date, until the death or remarriage of one of the spouses, or until a court order terminating support is issued. If the circumstances of one party change, it is also possible to modify alimony orders.
Keeping an eye on legal costs
As an accountant, Mr. Hogan is always sensitive to the financial concerns of his clients. He works to keep the client's legal expenses reasonable. He handles matters related to alimony and child support efficiently. He also recommends using alternative dispute resolution techniques, such as mediation and arbitration; these techniques are much less expensive than going to trial.
Contact a lawyer who is also an accountant
Attorney Thomas P. Hogan uses his 25 years of family law experience and his knowledge of finance to get the best possible outcome for clients in alimony matters. Contact his Modesto law office at 209-409-3104.
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