Philadelphia Alimony Attorneys

Media Temporary Spousal Support Lawyers

In Pennsylvania, the law allows for two types of financial support to be paid to one spouse in the event of separation or divorce. The first, called spousal support, is paid to a spouse during the course of the divorce or dissolution process. The second is called alimony, and this is post-divorce financial support that is paid to a spouse.

At the Law Office of Smith & Horwitz, our Philadelphia alimony attorneys have more than 35 years of experience providing strong legal representation in spousal support and alimony matters. Contact us by calling 215-545-2880 to schedule your consultation.

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Pennsylvania family courts often expect that the spouse with greater income or assets will provide for the dependent one in the event of a divorce. Pre-divorce spousal support is often required to help the under-earning spouse maintain the standard of living he or she was used to during the marriage. Post-marital alimony for a dependent spouse often becomes a vital concern when a wife or husband has derived sustenance almost entirely from the other spouse throughout the course of a marriage.

Temporary or Rehabilitative Alimony

We understand how important temporary alimony, or rehabilitative alimony, is to a husband or wife who has sacrificed personal gain throughout a marriage and now faces life alone. Our years of experience and our knowledge of the law and family law courts allow us to help divorcing people craft creative and effective alimony agreements that are fair. We also help our clients to understand any tax implications associated with alimony.

Rehabilitative alimony is often an effective way of retooling spouses who have been homemakers or underemployed while supporting a professional husband or wife's education and career advancement.

Contact a Pennsylvania Spousal Support Attorney

In all phases of divorce, we accept the challenge of helping clients find practical solutions and progressive means of achieving reasonable goals. Whether you are a dependent spouse in need of alimony after divorce, or a provider spouse who needs clarification on possible alimony responsibilities that you face after the marriage dissolves, contact our family law firm. We can also assist you if you would like to seek an alimony modification or enforcement of alimony payments.