Representing Clients Throughout San Diego County
If you are seeking spousal support or trying to defend against it, a skilled family law attorney can help you protect your interests. At Merker & McDonald in San Diego, we have more than 45 years of combined experience with spousal support claims. Rely on us for dedicated representation and experienced counsel.
Our firm helps residents throughout San Diego County with family law matters, including spousal support. Spousal support, also known as alimony, may be sought if there will be a significant income disparity following a divorce or legal separation.
In addition to our spousal support services, our lawyers handle child support cases and cases involving co-habitation.
We can help you negotiate an amicable resolution or aggressively represent you in trial. We seek to protect your interests and reach your goals, no matter the venue.
Contact us for a free initial consultation.
Considerations in Spousal Support
When determining the amount or need for spousal support, the court may look at factors such as:
- The length of the marriage
- Each person's needs
- The financial contributions of both parties to the marriage
- Each spouse's age and health condition
- The receiving spouse's education and earning potential
- Whether one spouse's career was affected by staying home with the children
With extensive experience in and knowledge of California family law, our attorneys will help you pursue or defend against a spousal support claim, make a modification to a previous agreement, or enforce a previous agreement.
Whether your goal is to receive spousal support or minimize the amount of support paid, you can rely on us to aggressively protect your interests.
Contact us to discuss your case.
