San Francisco Spousal Support Lawyer

Spousal support or “alimony” paid or received after a divorce is often a heavily negotiated matter. The spousal support lawyers at Moradi Saslaw have an impressive record of courtroom victories and negotiated settlements in these matters involving high-net-worth individuals.

Considerations in Spousal Support

There are two stages of spousal support: temporary spousal support and post-divorce spousal support:

Temporary spousal support

Support paid after separation but before the divorce is finalized. In general, temporary support is based on a state or county formula that takes into account the parties’ incomes (or in some cases, earning capacities), tax status, and tax deductions.

Post-divorce spousal support

Support paid after the divorce is final for either (a) a specific length of time, or (b) in some cases, indefinitely. The court has wide discretion to determine the appropriate amount and must consider the following factors:

Duration of the marriage
Standard of living during the marriage
Needs of each party
Financial resources and liabilities of each party, including separate property
Each party’s source(s) of income
The impact of the custodial parent’s employment on the needs of the minor children
Age and health of each spouse
Each spouse’s ability to be self-supporting
Tax consequences to each party
Contribution of each party to domestic duties
Contribution of each party to education and training of the other party
Domestic violence

Our San Francisco Spousal Support Attorneys can help

Our attorneys take into consideration the numerous factors affecting the amount payable from one party to the other, and provide you with thorough and sound legal advice.

We help you determine the appropriate amount and duration of spousal support
We develop fair proposals that protect our clients’ futures
When cost-effective and appropriate, we work with outside specialists to advocate for the fairest and just award for you
When dealing with a spouse who is not employed or not earning at his/her capacity, we work with vocational specialists to determine the earning capacity of that spouse
We may use forensic accountants to determine the income available for support.

Why choose our San Francisco, California Spousal Support Lawyers?

We are a full-service family law firm with experience litigating and negotiating complex divorces and domestic partnership dissolutions in California since 2009.

We understand more than family law: From analysing dividing stock options and restricted stock to untangling limited partnership interests and even working with a forensic accountant, we effectively support our clients in the high-asset landscapes of the Bay Area.
We’re well-versed in custody matters: Our strategies are all about your children’s best interests, including helping you and your partner become successful co-parents when possible.
When we say team, we mean it: We review client cases at weekly roundtable strategy sessions; this ensures that our clients receive the best possible solutions for their complex situations.
We are straightforward with our clients: We tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Our attorneys answer your questions before, throughout and even after the journey of your case.

San Francisco's most trusted Family Attorneys

Whether it’s a simple asset division, a basic custody agreement, or more intricate matters like dividing stock options, limited partnership interests, or a contested custody dispute, we develop creative strategies to meet every goal. Our premier divorce lawyers have a strong record of courtroom success and negotiated settlements.

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Success Stories that answer ‘Why Moradi Saslaw?’

Kiana Moradi has an unquestionable understanding of Bay Area family law Which includes partnership interests, startup economics, and custody disagreements, especially as they relate to the specific needs and understandings of the San Francisco area. I would highly recommend them for just about any situation.

- Alec Los Angeles, CA

Jennifer handled my case. She is shrewd and trustworthy. Jennifer handled my case. She is shrewd and trustworthy. What I valued the most is that she made me feel safe; that meant more than anything to me. I felt I had someone strong on my side though she treated both parties with respect.

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Contact San Francisco’s best Spousal Support Attorneys

Developing a fair spousal support proposal is essential, whichever side of the support you are on. If you are currently looking for knowledgeable and experienced spousal support lawyers in the San Francisco Bay Area, call us at (415) 625-4587 or fill out our contact form to schedule a consultation.