Attorney Guidance For Spousal Support In Wisconsin

Preserving your quality of life during and after a divorce is important – and that means financial stability is a key concern for most couples. Spousal support can easily become a hot topic as both parties seek to ensure their futures.

I am attorney Stephen Fozard, at Fozard Law Office LLC, and I can help protect your interests whether you anticipate paying spousal maintenance or need to seek spousal support. If alimony has become a complicated issue in your divorce – or post-divorce period – seeking early guidance from an experienced lawyer can help. From my Appleton office, I serve clients in Nina, Oshkosh and the surrounding areas, helping resolve a variety of family law problems.

How Does Spousal Maintenance Work In Wisconsin?

In general, alimony, or “spousal maintenance,” is based on each couple’s unique circumstances, including such factors as the length of the marriage, each party’s earning capacity (based on their age, health, prior work history and educational level), and the difference between each party’s income and resources.

Typically, marriages that have lasted less than 10 years do not result in an order of spousal maintenance. Marriages that have lasted between 10 and 20 years tend to result in alimony orders that last half the length of the marriage, while marriages that lasted 20 years or longer can result in indefinite orders for spousal maintenance – but those are not guaranteed results.

An experienced divorce attorney can help you understand what your options may be and what to expect with your spousal support case.

How Is Alimony Determined In A Military Divorce?

In general, the same factors are considered when awarding spousal maintenance in military divorces, but the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA) limits the amount of alimony a former spouse may receive to 50% of the servicemember’s disposable income.

Contact Fozard Law Office LLC Today To Discuss Your Case

Whether you are in the military or not, you need professional guidance to get through your divorce and handle issues related to spousal support. I am here to help. Call 920-880-1180 or reach out online to schedule a free consultation in my Appleton office or via virtual methods.