We will advocate for your best interests when it comes to alimony and spousal support.
When you and your spouse were married, you likely relied on a certain amount of income to support your joint household. In the wake of your divorce, you now have to support two separate households. For many people, this change in marital status creates a level of financial difficulty for one or both parties. In South Carolina, alimony & spousal support laws are designed to alleviate some of this burden as fairly as possible.
At Ballinger Law Firm, we are a family law firm serving the Mount Pleasant, South Carolina area that works diligently to save our clients time and money by either mediating or negotiating out-of-court alimony & spousal support settlements. We work towards an agreement that meets the needs of both parties while preventing the uncertainty of a court battle. However, if the other party does not agree to a fair settlement, we can take the case to trial and advocate for your best interests.
Unlike some other states in the U.S., South Carolina does not have any laws guaranteeing the award of spousal support. If one party requests spousal support, the court will consider multiple factors when making their determination. Some of these factors include the length of the marriage, the contributions of both parties, the income of each spouse, retirement benefits, the physical and emotional health of each spouse, tax consequences of each spouse, and other factors. In cases where there is sufficient proof that one spouse committed adultery, that spouse is not entitled to receive any spousal support.
For more information about alimony & spousal support, reach out to our law firm today.