Austin divorce - Spousal support and Alimony Austin- The Law Offices of Willie & Dasher, Austin Divorce and Family Law Lawyers call (512) 478-0834 for a consultation to discuss your options.

There are a number of other issues which may arise in a divorce.  Let’s take a look at each of these issues.

Spousal Support – While your divorce is pending, the court has unlimited jurisdiction to award temporary spousal support.  Spousal support is meant to help the requesting spouse maintain a suitable standard of living during the pendency of the divorce.  The court will consider the following factors in determining whether an award of  spousal support is appropriate:

Financial circumstances of both parties – In situations where one spouse has not worked during the course of the marriage, spousal support will usually be awarded.  On the other hand, if both spouses work and have similar salaries, spousal support will probably not be awarded.

Length of marriage – When the marriage between the parties has been short, spousal support will probably not be awarded.  If the marriage has lasted for more than a few years, courts are more likely to award spousal support.

Pre-martial and marital assets of the parties – If the party requesting spousal support brought substantial assets to the marriage, spousal support will probably not be awarded.  Additionally, if the parties have acquired substantial assets during the marriage, spousal support will probably not be awarded.