The thought of divorce can leave you concerned about your financial future. After all, going from two incomes to one can dramatically decrease your standard of living, perhaps even rendering it difficult to make ends meet. This is especially true if you didn’t work during your marriage or your career was stymied when you quit work to raise children. Fortunately, you may be able to alleviate your post-divorce financial strain by seeking spousal support.
When are you justified in requesting spousal support?
Not every spouse who requests alimony is granted the support that they want. Instead, if you plan on requesting spousal support, you’ll need to be prepared to show certain factors. These include:
- That you have an inability to meet your financial obligations while maintaining the marital standard of living.
- Your spouse’s ability to afford the spousal support that you’re requesting.