You should acquire your fair share of the marital estate through your divorce, and yet you can still feel like you don’t have the financial resources you need. Alimony, if you can secure it, can give you that additional support that you need. But your spouse probably isn’t going to willingly fork over these monthly payments, so you’ll need to be prepared to advocate for them.
How can you build a successful argument for spousal support?
There are several steps you can take to build a compelling case for alimony. This includes:
- Gathering evidence that shows what your standard of living was like during your marriage, which can include everything from the vacations you took, the restaurants you ate at, and the clothes that you wore.
- Creating a post-divorce budget that realistically shows how tight your funds will be without spousal support.
- Demonstrating how you sacrificed your career or your education to take care of your family or to support your spouse.
- Highlighting how your spouse has the financial resources to pay an alimony obligation.
- Presenting evidence of your job search and how it’s indicative of your financial need once your divorce is finalized.
You want to present as much evidence as possible, so be thorough in assessing these factors that could be crucial to the court’s spousal support determination in your case.
Fight to secure the financial support you need and deserve
Your divorce is a major financial transaction. You don’t want to miss out on an opportunity to secure the resources that you need to be successful in your post-divorce life. So, before entering and finalizing your marriage dissolution, be sure to formulate a strong legal strategy to advocate for the spousal support you want.