What is Alimony?
Also known as spousal support, alimony payments are typically monthly payments one makes to his or her former spouse after a divorce. Alimony payments exist to lessen the financial burden one spouse may feel after ending his or her marriage, particularly in those situations where one spouse was financially dependent upon the other during a union. Alimony payments can be temporary or permanent and are typically paid to the spouse who did not work during the marriage or who is likely to suffer a significant reduction in quality of life due to income disparity after divorce.
If you are going through a divorce and have questions about alimony payments, contact the Manhattan Beach divorce attorneys of the Law Offices of Baden V. Mansfield at 310-546-5858.
Funding Your Divorce
Case Results
- Successfully obtained court award of child custody to parent wrongfully accused of child emotional abuse.
- Established that children were being alienated by opposing spouse and obtained orders restoring child for client.
- Located hidden assets and income resulting in substantial spousal/child support award.
Attorney Profile
- Admitted:
1979, California; 1985, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Superior Court Mediator and Judge Pro Tempore - Law School:
University of San Fernando Valley, J.D., 1978 - College:
Loyola Marymount University, B.A., 1973 - Member:
Los Angeles County (Member, Family Law Section) and South Bay Bar Associations; State Bar of California; Consumer Attorney Association of Los Angeles.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 546-5858
