Fourteen
years on the job may not be enough time to retire on, but Arizona, it may be
enough time for Arizona courts to consider if a spouse is entitled to an award
of spousal maintenance. But in some cases there are exceptions to this rule,
and a spouse may not have to wait so long to receive an award of spousal
maintenance.
In addition
to duration of the marriage the court will also consider these matters:
1. Lacks sufficient
property, including property apportioned to the spouse, to provide for that spouse's
reasonable needs.
2. Is unable to be
self-sufficient through appropriate employment or is the custodian of a child
whose age or condition is such that the custodian should not be required to
seek employment outside the home or lacks earning ability in the labor market
adequate to be self-sufficient.
3. Contributed to the
educational opportunities of the other spouse.
The matter of whether a
requesting spouse will be awarded spousal maintenance award is extremely
complex and should be trusted to amateurs. Each case unique and there are no
simple guidelines to determine the amount you may be entitled to. Don’t sell
yourself short. Know your rights and know the numbers BEFORE you settle your
case, not after. Call me today to arrange a free divorce consultation.
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