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Charlton & Glover P.C.

Charlton & Glover P.C.

Atlanta Family Law & Divorce Attorney

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Alimony & Spousal Support

Alimony and Spousal Support Lawyers

Alimony is financial support one spouse pays the other during and/or after a divorce.  As you navigate through the process of establishing alimony, it is necessary to have a qualified and experienced attorney on your side. At Charlton and Glover, P.C., we make it our priority to protect your interests as decisions about alimony and spousal support are being made. Schedule your initial consultation today.

How Alimony is Determined

Before alimony will be awarded to either spouse, they must show that they have a genuine need for it. In order to be eligible, the courts will look at a few different factors. Among these are:

  • The standard of living established during the marriage
  • Each spouse’s earnings, debt, estates, and financial resources
  • How each spouse contributed to the marriage (including child raising, education, career building, etc.)
  • Each spouse’s age and physical and emotional condition
  • Duration of the marriage
  • Any time needed for either spouse to acquire education and/or training to find employment

There is no formula for deciding an amount for alimony payments, but our attorneys can assess your situation and give you an idea on where you stand in the settlement. Each state has different laws on spousal support, and our alimony lawyers can help you understand what the law states in Georgia.

There are 3 types of alimony in the state of Georgia:

  • Rehabilitative alimony: This is the most common type of alimony in Georgia and is temporary. The purpose of rehabilitative alimony is for the paying spouse to aid the receiving spouse as he or she finds employment or acquires education/training.
  • Lump sum alimony: Occasionally, a court will order a one-time payment if  periodic payments are not appropriate.
  • Permanent alimony: This type of alimony is the most rare and is usually only appropriate when the receiving spouse is older and/or ill and has little potential to earn a living.

Get in touch with an alimony attorney today

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770-993-1005

87 Vickery Street
Roswell, GA 30075


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Our Family Law Services

  • Divorce
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  • Alimony and spousal support
  • Property division
  • Dividing retirement accounts
  • Child custody and visitation
  • Child support
  • Modifications
  • Prenuptial/Postnuptial agreements
  • Criminal Defense
  • Bankruptcy
  • Wills & Probate
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration

About Us

Charlton & Glover was founded in 1994 by Martin G. Charlton and Patricia S. Glover, attorneys who have been practicing since 1983 and 1988, respectively. Our experienced attorneys will work one-on-one with you to get the attention you deserve, whether it involves Family Law, Criminal Defense, Wills & Probate, or any other legal issue.

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