Spousal Support after a Decade of Marriage

When a married couple is married for 10 years or more, usually the spouse who stays home with the children is the one to give up their career. After 10 years of marriage, the stay-at-home spouse usually has the financial means to support themselves and their children but may not be able to support themselves financially without spousal support.

What Is Spousal Support?

Spousal support is a major concern for many men and women when they get divorced. While alimony is always a major issue in divorce, it’s rarely talked about in the mainstream media. That’s because alimony is less common today, and it’s often seen as a dying practice that may soon be phased out. However, alimony is still alive and well, and it’s still a huge concern for men and women.

What was once referred to as ‘Alimony’ or ‘Spousal Support’ used to be an agreed-upon lump sum payment made by one spouse for the other after a marriage of ten years or more. Now, in many states, it’s more commonly referred to as ‘Spousal Support,’ but the amount is still the same. There is a multitude of factors for a Judge to consider when determining the amount of alimony to be paid by a spouse to the other. While in California, spousal support is paid out indefinitely until the receiving spouse remarries or dies. A Judge will take into consideration: the amount of income each spouse has, the amount of debts that each spouse has, how long the marriage lasted, the earning capacity of each spouse, the physical and emotional health of each spouse, and how long he or she had been out of the workforce.

Knowing what to do when a spouse stops paying spousal support can be tricky.

Here Are Some Important Points to Remember When Negotiating or Litigating These Issues.

• If you are involved in a marital dispute, expect a legal battle at some point. Lying, cheating, and adultery are often the main issues in marriage litigation and divorce cases.
• Divorce is a daunting time, to say the least. What you may not realise, however, is that divorce is just the tip of the iceberg. Once you begin the divorce process, you are simultaneously involved in a series of complicated legal processes. You will need legal representation at some point in the process, and you will need a knowledgeable divorce attorney. As difficult as divorce can be, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you can imagine.
• For many women, the thought of negotiating or litigating the issue of spousal support can be intimidating. However, deciding on a spousal settlement can be one of the more important financial decisions you’ll ever make. When you make the decision to negotiate or litigate a spousal settlement, it’s important to have a clear understanding of the issues involved. This knowledge will help you make a more informed decision about how to move forward.
• When a divorce is finalised, the court awards support based on several factors, including the length of the marriage, the couple’s income, and expenses, the amount of debt each spouse has, and child support or alimony the couple may have received. Many factors are considered when determining appropriate spousal support. Still, the most common and necessary rule is the need for one spouse to be able to support themselves independently without resorting to public assistance.

Many women can get stuck in a rut after a decade of marriage. They get into a routine and feel like they’ve finally gotten a grasp on life. In the past decade, they have gone through the motions, taking care of their children, and taking care of themselves. This routine can put a real damper on a couple’s sex life. Unfortunately, after 10 years, some women think all they have to keep them happy is routine, when in fact, they may just need a little boost.