I earn more than my spouse, can I request spousal support?
Typically spousal support is only awarded from a higher earning spouse to the other. Regardless of how you earned during the marriage, if you earn more than your spouse at the time of divorce, you likely do not need financial help meeting your budget. If the difference between your incomes is substantial enough, you may have support obligations to provide your spouse support based upon the many legal factors in the support analysis.
Cash Flow - Is Support Needed?
Once you have a budget and income, the next step is to determine if you need support. Learn about this fundamental questions and types of support to consider.
Cash Flow Introduction
An introduction to the cash flow analysis in divorce, focusing on income and expenses post-divorce and the ability of parties to support themselves (and children).
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