Arizona Spousal Maintenance
Spousal Maintenance or Alimony in Arizona
Daniel J. Siegel is a certified specialist in family law. He is an accomplished lawyer with years of experience practicing in the areas of family law and divorce. If you have a question about spousal maintenance call Daniel J. Siegel 602-274-1099.
Is My Spouse Entitled To Spousal Maintenance?
"Spousal Maintenance" as it is called in Arizona is also known as "alimony". At one time the Maricopa County Superior Court used a set of "Spousal Maintenance Guidelines" that set forth a formula to calculate the amount of spousal maintenance that would be owed. The spousal maintenance guidelines have since been abolished altogether.
Arizona Revised Statute §25-319 sets forth the factors the court will consider in determining whether or not a person is entitled to spousal maintenance, and if so, for how long and how much. Since the law does not provide a specific formula, an award of spousal maintenance is left to the discretion of the judge. A list of general factors that the judge will consider is listed below.
Some Things The Court Will Consider In Awarding Spousal Maintenance:
- Whether a party is disabled and unable to work.
- Whether a party has young children and should be allowed to stay home or work part time.
- Whether one of the parties contributed to the educational or career opportunities of the other spouse.
- Whether the parties had a long marriage.
- Whether the requesting party is of an age which may preclude the possibility of obtaining adequate employment.
The Amount Of Spousal Maintenance and For How Long Depends Upon:
- The standard of living during marriage.
- How long the parties were married.
- The age, employment history, earning ability, physical and emotional condition of the parties.
- Whether the other party can pay spousal maintenance and still meet his or her own reasonable needs.
- Whether one of the parties makes more money or has more property than the other party.
- Whether one of the parties contributed toward the other spouse's career opportunities.
- Whether one of the parties sacrificed his or her own income or career opportunities for the benefit of the other spouse.
- The time necessary to acquire sufficient education or training to obtain appropriate employment, and whether this is possible.
- Whether one of the parties wasted or hid community assets or property.
Daniel J. Siegel can provide you with an experienced and educated opinion regarding spousal maintenance. Daniel J. Siegel has vast experience representing both sides (whether you are seeking it or being asked to pay it) in a spousal maintenance claim.
For more information about questions you may have regarding spousal maintenance claims in Arizona, contact Daniel J. Siegel, P.C. -- 602-274-1099.
Daniel J. Siegel, P.C.
1617 E. Pinchot
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 274-1099
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