Idaho Spousal Maintenance Attorney Ensures Your Interests Are Protected
Knowledgeable lawyer helps clients in the Boise area to achieve fair spousal support decisions
When you and your spouse divorce, there are a number of decisions that will have a long-term impact on your quality of life. Whether you and your partner try to negotiate an agreement on your own or take your disputes to a Idaho court, the question of whether spousal maintenance should be provided can be highly contested. At Michael Johnson – Partner at Ludwig Shoufler Miller Johnson, LLP, I have extensive knowledge of the laws governing spousal support and represent parties seeking payments as well as those who are being asked to provide them. No matter the particular circumstances, I work diligently to achieve an appropriate result for clients in the Boise area and across Idaho.
Committed Idaho counselor looks out for clients’ financial security
When determining whether or not spousal maintenance should be granted, how much should be awarded and for how long, judges appraise various factors: the length of the couple’s marriage, their standard of living during the marriage, the relative income of each individual, and the needs of each spouse. Retaining a skillful spousal maintenance attorney can help you convince the court that you need support, increasing the chance that spousal maintenance will be awarded. Alternatively, I can also work to convince the judge that your ex does not need spousal support or needs less than he or she asked for.
I advise clients on the types of spousal maintenance that are relevant to their divorce, which may include:
- Temporary spousal maintenance — Meant to provide support during divorce proceedings, temporary spousal maintenance helps recipient spouses address their financial needs until the case is resolved.
- Permanent spousal maintenance — Permanent spousal maintenance may be given to a spouse who is seriously ill or who is unable for another reason to earn enough income to maintain their standard of living. It is more likely to exist at the end of a long marriage where one party didn't work outside the home. Despite the name, these orders are frequently modified due to changing financial needs or other circumstances.
At Michael Johnson – Partner at Ludwig Shoufler Miller Johnson, LLP, I will work with you to determine what type(s) of spousal maintenance might be granted in your situation. From there, I'll advocate on your behalf to secure the best result possible.
Committed attorney handles spousal maintenance disputes and revisions
My clients are often concerned about whether they will be required to pay spousal maintenance if their circumstances change. Others come to me if they are not receiving the spousal maintenance payments specified by the order. At Michael Johnson – Partner at Ludwig Shoufler Miller Johnson, LLP, I petition the court for suitable revisions to spousal maintenance arrangements and assist clients with enforcement actions when the other party fails to pay on time or at all. No matter how complicated your situation, I will give you the support you need to pursue a positive outcome.
Contact an experienced Idaho family law attorney for spousal maintenance assistance
At Michael Johnson – Partner at Ludwig Shoufler Miller Johnson, LLP, I am dedicated to working toward a favorable spousal maintenance result for the clients I represent throughout Idaho. Call me at 208-994-4581 or contact me online to schedule a consultation with a family law attorney at my Boise office.
