California Spousal Support

The issue of spousal support, or alimony, is a difficult subject that comes up in many divorce cases. The attorneys of Shaffer & Associates in San Diego help with a range of issues related to spousal support, including:

• Negotiating spousal support as part of a divorce settlement agreement
• Establishing your need for spousal support in court during a contested divorce
• Including spousal support in the terms of a legal separation agreement
• Defending against requests for support by your spouse or former spouse
• Seeking modification of spousal support payments when your circumstances have changed
• Enforcing spousal support orders through court action, including contempt and garnishment

Fair financial support for each party to a divorce or separation is extremely important. Our experienced family law attorneys understand the need to be aggressive on your behalf when appropriate. We are also skilled at mediation and negotiation: when a cordial relationship between you and your ex-wife or ex-husband is important, we can assist in explaining and advocating for a fair financial arrangement that both parties can agree to in an effort to avoid litigation if possible.

Read further below to learn more about spousal support in California and how an attorney can assist you. Or contact Shaffer & Associates for a free consultation about how we can help in your situation.

Shaffer & Associates is dedicated to helping people all across San Diego County, including Downtown San Diego, Point Loma, La Jolla, Scripps Ranch, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Carlsbad, Rancho Bernardo and Poway. We also work with families in Orange County, Riverside County and Los Angeles County.