Spousal Maintenance Details
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Prior to forming the family Law Offices of Scott David Stewart, Mr. Stewart worked as a Deputy County Attorney for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a felony prosecutor. Mr. Stewart now helps Arizona citizens with divorce and family law matters.
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- The Details of Awarding Spousal Maintenance The details of awarding spousal maintenance may be difficult for you, as establishing the need for and amount of spousal maintenance can be a complicated and challenging aspect of the...
- Is spousal maintenance the same as spousal support? Yes, it is. Spousal maintenance, also referred to as spousal support or alimony, is court-ordered support paid by the obligor-spouse to the other spouse or former spouse (the obligee) to...
- Can the spouses agree on spousal maintenance between themselves? Yes, they can. The parties are encouraged to come to agreement on matters of spousal maintenance between themselves. The parties can agree on a spouse’s right to receive support, the...
- Who Can Get Spousal Maintenance? Arizona is a “no fault” divorce state. This means the court cannot consider marital misconduct when deciding whether to award, or not to award, spousal maintenance. Whatever fault there may...
- How is spousal maintenance paid? Spousal maintenance may be paid in a lump sum or in payments spread out over a specified period of time. Support may also be in the form of a title...
