Spousal Support, APL and Alimony
Spousal support refers to the amount of money that is paid to a person as determined by a family court during the separation and divorce process. Alimony pendente lite (APL) is typically given to the person with less or no income at the time of the divorce and is intended to provide support throughout the divorce proceedings.
In Pennsylvania, alimony is a taxable separate payment from other divorce-related fees, including child support and others. Spousal support varies depending on the case and is based on a formula using the income of the parties as determined by the judge.
At the Law Offices of Sheryl R. Rentz in suburban Philadelphia, we will honestly outline exactly what our legal team will do to provide you with the most professional, aggressive legal services available. We are proud of our reputation for giving our many family law clients the quality attention that their unique alimony and spousal support problems deserve.
Whether you are in the negotiation stage of spousal support or APL, believe you have been required to pay an unfair amount, or you are looking to recover unpaid spousal support, we can help you. We can use a forensic accountant to uncover undisclosed income or discover hidden assets. We can also use a certified business valuator to determine the how much you or your spouses business is worth. In addition, we can employ a vocational specialist to address issues of earning potential or a private investigator in cases of marital misconduct, such as extramarital affairs, addictions and abuse. Our goal is to get the most accurate picture possible of your spousal support or alimony needs.
Contact our suburban Philadelphia law offices today by local phone, toll-free phone, fax or e-mail to arrange your initial consultation. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you about alimony and spousal support.
Quality Attention to Your Unique Spousal Support Problems
Among the many factors in spousal support decision-making are:
- Length of the marriage
- Actual need for spousal support
- Age and health factors
- Standard of living experienced during the marriage
- Length of time out of work for a former spouse
- Ages and best interests of the children
- Property holdings or other assets
- Other financial or support obligations
- Other sources of household income
Duration, frequency and amounts of spousal support can change over time, owing to changing circumstances. Every request for a spousal support modification must be accompanied by proof of such a change. Common reasons for spousal support revisions include occupational and employment considerations, health factors and fluctuating finances.
To find out more about your right to spousal support and tax implications of the alimony you receive, reach out to our skilled family law offices in Ardmore.
By Toll-Free Phone, Fax and E-Mail
You can reach our experienced attorney Sheryl R. Rentz's family law offices by local phone in Philadelphia, toll-free call from around the state, fax or e-mail. Contact us for an initial consultation so we can hear the details of your family's spousal support, APL or alimony issues.
