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Publication date: 06.07.2025
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Stage Term (days) Cost
  • 1
    Initial Consultation and Case Assessment
    3 $665.50

    Lawyer's actions:

    • Conducting a consultation with the client to gather information about the marriage, financial situations of both parties, marriage duration, client’s needs, and the other spouse’s ability to pay support.
    • Assessing eligibility for spousal support based on factors like income disparity, contributions to the marriage (e.g., childcare or supporting the other spouse’s career).
    • Explaining types of spousal support (temporary, permanent, rehabilitative, reimbursement) and potential outcomes.
    • Preparing the client to collect necessary documents (e.g., financial statements, tax returns, income records).
  • 2
    Document Preparation and Court Filing
    10 $1,996.50

    Lawyer's actions:

    • Preparing required court documents, such as a divorce or legal separation petition (if applicable) or a standalone spousal support petition (e.g., in New York, a Family Court petition).
    • Completing an Income and Expense Declaration, mandatory in many states like California.
    • Filing documents with the appropriate family court (varies by state and county of residence).
    • Arranging for service of documents to the other party (respondent) via a process server or other permitted method.
  • 3
    Requesting Temporary Spousal Support if needed
    21 $3,993.00

    Lawyer's actions:

    • Filing a Request for Order to obtain temporary spousal support during the case if the client has immediate financial needs.
    • Preparing evidence of the client’s financial needs and the payer’s ability to pay (e.g., using California’s Santa Clara Guideline: 40% of payer’s net income minus 50% of recipient’s net income).
    • Attending a hearing for temporary support if scheduled by the court.
  • 4
    Negotiation and Mediation
    42 $5,324.00

    Lawyer's actions:

    • Conducting negotiations with the other party or their attorney to reach an agreement on support amount and duration without a trial (if possible).
    • Participating in mediation if the parties cannot agree independently.
    • Advising the client on whether to accept a settlement or proceed to trial.
  • 5
    Court Hearing and Obtaining Final Order
    200 $10,648.00

    Lawyer's actions:

    • Preparing evidence for court, including financial documents, testimony about the client’s contributions to the marriage, marriage duration, and other state-specific factors (e.g., California Family Code §4320).
    • Representing the client in court, arguing the need for support and the other party’s ability to pay.
    • Obtaining the court’s final order for permanent (or temporary) spousal support.
  • 6
    Enforcement and Modification of Support Order if needed
    90 $2,662.00

    Lawyer's actions:

    • Ensuring enforcement of the support order, e.g., by securing an income withholding order from the payer’s employer.
    • Filing a motion to modify support if there are significant changes in circumstances (e.g., income changes, recipient’s cohabitation, or remarriage).
    • Representing the client in case of disputes or non-compliance (e.g., filing a contempt motion).
In general
366 $25,289.00

Apply for alimony

Divorce or separation often creates financial difficulties for one of the spouses and often people don't understand at all, can you get spousal support after divorce. Consultant's attorneys will certainly assist declare spousal assistance to ensure financial security and secure your legal rights under United States law. When analyzing cases, our experts also clarify the difference between alimony vs spousal support, since these concepts are often confused by clients.

 

Exactly how to obtain spousal assistance in the United States?

Before moving to the steps, it is important to note that spousal support vs alimony is one of the most frequently asked questions by clients, so our attorneys always clarify these definitions in detail. The procedure of obtaining spousal assistance in the USA includes numerous crucial actions:

  1. Prep work of the needed documents. This includes financial declarations, tax reports, documents on income and expenses.
  2. Filing a petition with the court. Filing an application for spousal support in the appropriate family court.
  3. Participation in court hearings. Presenting evidence and arguments regarding the need for financial support.
  4. Obtaining a court decision. Identifying the amount and timing of alimony settlements.

Our lawyers will certainly accompany at every action, guaranteeing that the files are effectively performed and that your passions are stood for in court. For example, they will also advise you on how to file for spousal support in PA or NY, depending on jurisdiction.

 

Figuring out the amount of spousal assistance: vital elements

The court identifies the amount of alimony based on the following requirements:

  • The duration of the marriage. Long-term relationships often result in a higher amount of payments.
  • The financial situation of each party. The income gap between the spouses is the main factor.
  • Contribution to family life. This includes taking care of children, supporting a spouse's career, and running a household.
  • Employment opportunities. Whether the dependent has prospects for financial independence in the near future.

Each case requires an individual approach so that the court takes into account all the circumstances and makes a fair decision, which is why a child and spousal support attorney is needed.

 

Grounds for changing or terminating spousal maintenance

Payments may be changed or terminated in the event of:

  • New marriage of the alimony recipient.
  • A significant increase in the dependent's income.
  • Loss of employment or illness of the payer, which affects his or her ability to pay.
  • Other significant changes in the financial condition of either party.

Our attorneys will certainly aid you file a request with the court to revise the regards to alimony repayment according to the brand-new situations and deal with even such complex issues as child and spousal support N400.

We assure a private technique per client! Our specialists carefully analyze situation and offer the best strategy to protect your interests in court.

 

Benefits of working with us

Working with our firm provides several clear advantages:

  • Fast processing of documents.
  • Experienced team of family lawyers.
  • Full support until the court decision is made.
  • Confidentiality and protection of personal data.
  • Consultations online or in the office.
  • More convenient location. Our lawyers work throughout the US, but when filling out the form, be sure to indicate, for example, "temporary spousal support Texas" so that we can immediately engage a local specialist.

Our lawyers do everything they can to ensure that you don't ask yourself the question "Can I get spousal support after divorce?" or don't think about avoiding them, but go about your business without worrying about legal formalities.

 

Stages of the service

To make it easier for clients, we have developed a clear structure of our legal assistance:

  1. Initial consultation and assessment of the chances of obtaining alimony as well as their calculation. To do this, leave a note in the form, for example, "temporary spousal support California calculator".
  2. Collection and preparation of evidence and documents.
  3. Filing an application and representation in court.
  4. Obtaining a court decision and monitoring the execution of payments and the final resolution of the issue, how long is temporary spousal support.

With us, you don't need to worry about following the procedure.

 

Conclusion

Spousal maintenance is an important tool for protecting financial rights after a divorce. Consultant's lawyers will help get fair payments or protect yourself from unreasonable claims and will also answer all your questions, for example, how to file for spousal support in NY. Contact us today to get professional advice and protection of your interests in court!

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MK
Maksym Kravets

Really good and qualified lawyers. I really felt supported every step of the way and got all the details regarding child support sorted out!

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Olena Boiko

I was awarded more than I expected. Thank you very much for your work!

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Vasyl Hnatiuk

The lawyers were available even late at night, which was very helpful because after work I was dealing with various aspects of child support payments. I highly recommend it!

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Svitlana Polishchuk

I am more than satisfied with the result (they awarded me even more than I had expected). However, the process was delayed due to legal delays, so I cannot give it 5 stars.

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Illia Marchenko

Professional team! They clearly described every detail and advised me on every step, now I understand all the nuances about alimony

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Kateryna Levchenko

I'm so happy to the legal representatives for swiftly preparing all papers. Thanks to them, I'm obtaining support alimony.

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  • Are you currently going through a divorce or have you currently divorced?
  • Do you need financial backing from your ex-partner?
  • Did you understand that the court can purchase you to pay spousal support after a separation?
  • Do you need assist event proof of the other celebration's income and expenses?
  • Are you prepared to file a petition for spousal support with the court?
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