Alimony Claims in Divorce
If you are seeking spousal support (alimony) in a divorce or opposing an award of spousal support, you need an experienced divorce attorney who will take time to help you with the financial dynamics of your divorce and frame the issues properly to seek the best possible result for you.
You can find the quality legal representation you require at the law firm of Hudson, Mallaney, Shindler & Anderson, P.C. Based in West Des Moines, Iowa, we have been providing legal services to clients throughout Iowa over 50 years. Our attorneys have more than 150 years of legal experience, including more than 100 years experience specifically in divorce and family law cases. To speak with a West Des Moines divorce attorney at our firm, call 866-916-9127 or 515-223-4567 .
Do I Have a Right to Receive Alimony?
In Iowa, alimony is awarded based on a payor's ability to pay and the payee's financial need to receive support payments — relative to the lifestyle enjoyed by the parties during their marriage.
Iowa statute 598.21(A) lists several factors a court may consider when making a decision about a spousal support award:
- The duration of the marriage
- The property brought into the marriage by the parties
- The contribution to the marriage by the parties
- The age, physical health and emotional health of the parties
- The contribution of one party to the education or training of another party
- The earning capacity of each party
- The provisions of a prenuptial agreement between the parties
- Other economic and equitable considerations
Spouses may agree upon a spousal support award, or they may have the issue determined at trial. A judge may choose to deny a spousal support claim or award support in an amount and for a duration of time the court feels equitable. Given the complex range of issues that may be at play in a divorce involving a spousal support claim, it is critical that you have an experienced divorce attorney working on your behalf to protect your rights.
Contact Us
For experienced, compassionate and dedicated legal representation in a divorce, contact Hudson, Mallaney, Shindler & Anderson. To speak with a West Des Moines alimony lawyer at our firm, call 866-916-91271 or 515-223-4567, or contact us by e-mail.
