Lexington, South Carolina: Alimony and Spousal Support

Courts sometimes use the term "spousal support" to refer to what has traditionally been called "alimony" and "palimony." When a marriage ends, it may be possible for one spouse to receive an award of spousal support. The amount and duration of spousal support depends on many different factors.

Unlike child support, there are several different types of alimony awards under South Carolina law.

Factors Considered by the Court in Making a Spousal Support Award

Unlike child support, which is determined based on a fairly strict mathematical calculation, spousal support has few hard and fast rules. The court will consider several different factors when deciding whether to award spousal support, including:

• The length of the marriage
• The spouses' standard of living during the marriage
• The parties' agreement regarding property division
• The amount, if any, of child support
• Each spouse's level of education and work history
• The party at fault for the dissolution of the marriage

Assistance from an experienced and dedicated attorney may be necessary to make sure that your rights are fully protected in a dispute over alimony or spousal support payments.

The Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC, located in Lexington, South Carolina, offers both experience and dedication. Our senior partner, Richard J. Breibart, has more than 25 years' legal experience in South Carolina, including with domestic law issues. Our lead family law attorney, Nancy T. Jordan, is an energetic and dedicated advocate for the rights of families and children. Our other experienced attorneys assist Mr. Breibart and Ms. Jordan as their individual skills are needed.

If you have questions about receiving or paying alimony under South Carolina's domestic laws, we encourage you to contact our office to schedule a free, in-person consultation with one of our lawyers.

Consult the Law Office of Richard J. Breibart, LLC

Questions of alimony and spousal support are complicated and require a lot of investigation into some of the most personal history of each spouse and the marriage. If you believe that spousal support will be a point of conflict in your divorce, you may want to get legal advice as early as possible in the process.

We provide free, in-person consultations, and we may have appointments available in the early mornings, evenings and on the weekends for your convenience. Call us locally at 803-753-1834 or toll-free at 866-645-8743. Or send us an e-mail for a prompt response.