Boston Alimony Lawyer
Alimony, also known as spousal support or maintenance, is often an important concern in a divorce. If you and your spouse were in a long-term marriage the chance of a permanent alimony award is much higher. Conversely, the court is less likely to award permanent alimony in a short-term marriage where both parties are capable of maintaining a standard of living that is comparable to the one enjoyed during the marriage. However, every divorce is different and it would be impossible to give a prediction on what your unique situation might entail. For the best estimation of what type of alimony you might see in your divorce, you should always consult an attorney. Our Boston alimony lawyers have extensive experience dealing with all types of alimony in Massachusetts and we can help you.
Boston Alimony Attorney – Understanding Massachusetts Alimony Law
Historically alimony was thought of as a mechanism to enforce a husband’s obligation to support his wife. Today the current Massachusetts alimony laws provide that the court may award alimony to either party. In fact, the current alimony laws provide an objective approach in which the court must consider a set of statutorily imposed factors when deciding whether to award alimony. Generally speaking, alimony is based on the determination that one spouse has a “need” for support in order to maintain the standard of living that was enjoyed during the marriage. An important component to this analysis involves a determination of the financial circumstances of the parties and the ability of one spouse to make alimony payments to the other. In addition, the court will consider factors such as the length of marriage, age of the parties, health of the parties, occupation, vocational skills and employability of each party. Each factor requires comprehensive analysis and examination. To ensure that your situation is properly considered in relation to the alimony factors requires a Massachusetts divorce lawyer who understands the intricacies of the alimony laws.
Contact a Skilled Massachusetts Alimony Lawyer
We know that your standard of living is important to you and your family, and that is why we will work directly with you and your goals. We understand that every case is unique. Our Boston alimony attorneys research all aspects of each divorce case to make sure that we are fully educated in your distinctive circumstances.
If you are going through a divorce and you have questions about alimony, you should contact a Boston alimony lawyer at Tangusso & Lambert. We have the experience and legal knowledge that you need.