When you are facing divorce, you know your financial situation will change. If you are the spouse who earns less, or you’ve been a stay-at-home parent raising your young children, you likely are concerned about how you’ll pay the bills after your divorce. Will you receive spousal support on top of child support?
If you and your spouse have significant assets, you are more likely to get spousal support. There isn’t a set formula for setting spousal support though. Here are the factors that determine if you’ll receive spousal support (and how much for how long):
Connecticut has three types of spousal support:
Temporary spousal support is awarded so that both spouses can maintain their standard of living during the divorce process. Periodic alimony supports a lower-earning spouse for a set amount of time, to give that spouse time to re-enter the workforce. Permanent spousal support lasts until the one spouse dies or until the spouse receiving it remarries.
If you feel you might be entitled to spousal support, you should consult an experienced family law attorney. An attorney can review you and your spouse assets and give you an idea of what type of support you may receive and for how long, helping you prepare for life after your divorce.