Couples divorcing commonly have a lot of questions about alimony. Alimony is a payment from one spouse to the more financially struggling spouse. Alimony is not the same as child support, although it is possible to collect both. Alimony usually comes into play if a spouse gave up working to raise children for years and thus, now, with the divorce, will struggle to find a job and make ends meet since they’ve been out of the work scene for a while. That’s just one example though. Alimony laws vary in every state so it’s important to consult a Utah divorce lawyer to guide you through Utah’s alimony laws. Since conditions range widely and there are so many variables to consider, calculating alimony can be hard to do. That’s why you need a Utah divorce lawyer to talk you through it and provide alimony calculator Utah so that you understand your options.
Calculating alimony comes down to the amount of time you were married, the money both of you make, and the conditions of your divorce. Typically, you will not be granted alimony if you were married for 5 years or less. Usually, if you make significantly less than your spouse and have a kid together, you have a strong case for alimony. Finally, if the marriage ended because of adultery and there’s someone that can be found at “fault,” the case can be made for alimony in those circumstances as well.
Alimony is calculated by not only the current salary of both spouses, timing, and causes of divorce but also the financial lifestyle the couple had during their marriage. Alimony may not be granted or can cease if the couple’s children are matured, one or both spouses remarried, one or both spouses retired, or the court deems that after a reasonable amount of time, the spouse receiving alimony has not made a true effort to become self-sufficient. The length of time alimony must be paid can be determined by the couple or the judge, but it often correlates to the marriage's duration. These are very general scenarios of course, and so the best way to learn how your specific situation will look like to judge is to contact a Utah divorce lawyer for a FREE consultation. That way, you’ll get beyond the broad generalizations, and delve into the details of your individual case.
David Pedrazas is a premier divorce and family law attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah Law School in 1997 and has been practicing for over 14 years in the areas of divorce, child support, child custody, paternity, alimony, property division, and parent time.
Law Office of David Pedrazas, PLLC
3325 South 1100 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
801-263-7078
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