Overview of the Divorce Process in Colorado
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Read full postSpousal maintenance refers to what many people think of as alimony – support that one spouse pays the other spouse (who has the financial need) during the divorce process and/or post-divorce. While spousal maintenance is not a factor in every divorce, it does play an important financial role in some cases. If you have concerns related to spousal maintenance, contact our knowledgeable Aurora divorce attorneys with extensive experience in spousal maintenance today.
Spousal maintenance is a payment made by a higher-earning spouse to a spouse with lower or no earnings – during and/or after the divorce process. While no one under Colorado law is automatically entitled to such support, the court takes the specifics of each divorce into consideration in making this important determination (unless a couple agrees to such maintenance on their own terms).
Colorado recognizes several categories of spousal maintenance, including:
The court’s only concern when it comes to determining who will receive spousal maintenance is that such an award is equitable in light of the given situation. Further, the requesting recipient must be able to demonstrate a financial need, and the other spouse must have the financial ability to pay. The court carefully weighs the circumstances involved in making its determination regarding the type, duration, and amount of spousal maintenance in every given case.
While spousal maintenance isn’t always a factor in divorce, it is an important financial tool for some. At CNL Law Firm, PLLC, our dedicated Aurora spousal maintenance attorneys have extensive experience helping clients like you obtain the spousal maintenance to which they are entitled and that they need to continue moving forward post-divorce. Our legal team is here for you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us online or call us at (720) 370-2171 for more information today.
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