Spousal Support Lawyer Tacoma, WA
Very few things in a divorce are more contested than the issue of spousal support or alimony. Washington state law can get tricky with spousal support (the state’s term for alimony), and it’s often at the judge’s discretion. At Robinson & Hadeed, we represent both paying and receiving spouses in alimony cases so that we can deliver a holistic perspective to your spousal maintenance case.
If you’ve sacrificed your own earning potential to support your spouse’s career, you rightfully feel entitled to enjoy the same standard of living (or close to it) during and after a divorce. If you’re the spouse being asked to pay spousal maintenance, however, you may feel justified in refusing to pay the money you earn through your own efforts.
Do you see how both sides have valid expectations? We do, and at Robinson & Hadeed, we’re dedicated to representing you and your side and expectations. We have a deep knowledge of Washington divorce law statutes that cover awarding spousal support and decades of combined experience negotiating fair spousal maintenance agreements in even the most contested divorces. Contact us today to speak with a Tacoma, WA, spousal support lawyer.
How Can A Tacoma Spousal Support Lawyer Help Me?
Washington family law judges typically award one year of spousal support for every 3-4 years the couple is married, but this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule. Some couples may have close enough income and earning potential that spousal support is unnecessary, while others have such a wide gap that the judge may award more than the “usual” amount for monthly support. Each case is different, and we approach your case focusing on your situation and goals.
If you are petitioning for spousal support or maintenance, your divorce attorney can utilize the services of a forensic accountant to determine the extent of your spouse’s assets and earning potential, compare that to yours, and then fight for the highest amount of support the law allows. You may have given up a career or education to support a spouse or raise children, and so may be significantly behind your peers, career-wise. We may negotiate support to help you finish your education or vocational training or to help keep you in a similar manner of living as you enjoyed while married.
Should you be the spouse being asked for maintenance or support, we can analyze your spouse’s earning potential and job prospects and build a strong case demonstrating that they are capable of supporting themselves without additional money from you. We know that you worked hard and sacrificed a lot to get where you are in your career, and you understandably want to keep your entire salary.
We can advise you during mediation sessions to work out a compromise outside of court or build a case to present to the judge if negotiations fall apart.
Face The Future Confidently Post-Divorce
Divorce is hard, and negotiating a fair spousal support schedule with someone you aren’t fond of can be even more difficult. Trust your Tacoma spousal support lawyer to negotiate a fair arrangement on your behalf or build a strong case supporting your petition to a family law judge. At Robinson & Hadeed, we’re committed to achieving the best possible arrangement for you so you have the means to start fresh and move forward with your life after divorce. Call us today to get started.
