Temple Spousal Support Lawyer

Bobby Dale Barina, Attorney At Law Is On Your Side

Going through a divorce is always a challenge. Many of the issues involved in this process, such as spousal support, are difficult to overcome and resolve. However, with the assistance of a knowledgeable legal professional, you can navigate this matter with a little more ease and confidence. Our spousal support lawyer in Temple is board certified in family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Since 1991, Bobby Dale Barina, Attorney At Law has helped spouses achieve the most favorable results for their circumstances and would be honored to do the same for you.

To discuss your divorce case with a spousal support specialist, contact Bobby Dale Barina, Attorney At Law at (254) 523-4446.

Spousal Support vs. Spousal Maintenance

In Texas, the goal of spousal support, also referred to as alimony, is to help the lower-earning spouse through a divorce. Generally speaking, spousal support is not designed to last indefinitely. In Texas, it is usually limited to three years since it is designed to help the lower-earning spouse work towards self-sufficiency after the divorce is finalized.

Determining Spousal Support Payments

When going through a divorce, the courts will decide who must pay spousal support to whom and how much and how frequently one must make these payments. A judge will examine a variety of factors before rendering a decision on this matter.

When determining spousal support, a judge will consider:

• The length of the marriage
• The financial contributions made by each spouse to the household
• Whether one spouse supported the other’s education or training
• Whether one spouse sacrificed a career in favor of being a homemaker or stay-at-home parent
• The education, training, and experience level of each spouse in their field
• The current income and the potential earning capacity of each spouse
• Extenuating circumstances or special needs

We Offer Mediation Services

Although a judge can determine spousal support for you, you and your spouse have the option to resolve this issue outside of court. Our Temple spousal support attorney is also a certified mediator and can help you resolve this matter outside of court. Mediation can go a long way in helping you finalize your divorce more quickly and with less tension.

Our spousal support attorney has helped clients across Central Texas. To find out how we can help you, contact us at (254) 523-4446.