Essentially there are five types of alimony / spousal support:

• Temporary alimony: is typically in cases of short marriage duration where a spouse has a demonstrated need and the other an ability and it is designed to assist the lower income earning spouse pending the resolution of the divorce lawsuit.
• Lump sum alimony: is a one time payment of a set amount. It is applicable in a marriage which is not too short but not too long in duration
• Rehabilitative alimony: is typically alimony designed to assist the lower income earning spouse as he or she travels through their rehabilitative plan, the plan being a formulation of strategies and goals to increase one's earning ability.
• Permanent alimony is in marriages of long duration, typically over 15 years and typically does not end until the payee spouse dies, remarries or is in a supportive relationship by law.
• Bridge-the-gap: is a type of alimony which is of a short duration typically to assist the lower income earning spouse into his or her post divorce earnings.

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Attorney Jeff Levy aggressively defends the legal rights of those involved in an alimony (spousal support) dispute or other family law legal issues. He will address all related issues that should be taken into consideration when pursuing alimony (spousal support) legal issues.

The factors that courts consider when granting alimony (spousal support) may be, but not limited to, the length of the marriage, the conduct of the parties during the marriage, the age, health, station, occupation, amount and sources of income, vocational skills, employability, estate, liabilities and needs of each of the parties and the opportunity of each for future acquisition of capital assets and income.

Courts generally also consider the contribution of each of the parties in the acquisition, preservation or appreciation in value of their respective estates and the contribution of each of the parties as a homemaker to the family unit. alimony (spousal support) can continue indefinitely, until death or remarriage, or can be set for a fixed period of time. Contact Attorney Jeff Levy  (419) 244-1001 to schedule a Free Initial Confidential, Legal Consultation.

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If you are involved in an alimony (spousal support) dispute in Toledo, or the Northwest Ohio area, contact an experienced marital and family law attorney (lawyer). Contact Attorney Jeff Levy  (419) 244-1001 to schedule a Free Initial Confidential, Legal Consultation.

Attorney Jeff Levy will protect your legal rights and make sure your voice is heard. He is experienced and has the resources to handle all of your Alimony (spousal support) and other Family Law legal needs.

Practice Area | Alimony