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Arranging Temporary agreements
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Support
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The bills on the home and the maintenance will need to be paid. It also makes sense for
the children to stay in an environment they know for as long as possible. A temporary
agreement can be reached which allows the spouse looking after the children to stay in the
home and have enough money to live on; until the divorce conditions are finalized.
The stay at home parent can often feel like the weaker party during the negotiations;
despite the fact that they have provided the primary care for the children. A spousal
support attorney can provide the support they need to maintain their self-worth, resolve
the issues and move on with their lives.
How Spousal Support is Calculated
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The length of time the couple have been married
The health of both parties and even life expectancy
The financial contributions made by each party. This will take into account a stay at
home parent.
The earnings potential in the future for both parties and their current employment status.
The level of childcare required.
What has caused the breakdown of the marriage. This can be significant if one partner is
clearly at fault.