How is alimony determined?
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How is alimony determined?
I am 34 and my wife is 30; we’ve been married just under 5 years. I helped her through grad school and to start her practice. I have a high school diploma. While at present i still make a bit more her future earning potential is vastly greater then mine as i am at top pay grad and her business is growing. I make $20 per hour for a 40 hour week. She charges $85 to $100 an hour and has between 15 to 16 clients a week hoping to raise that to 20 plus soon. She was diagnosed with a mild case of lupus about 1 1/2 years ago but has not had it impact her ability to work because of her chosen field (counseling). Will i have to pay her?
Asked on March 2, 2012 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Alimony in Colordado is known as maintenance or spousal support. Thre is no automatic right to maintentacne or spousal support in Colordao and a Judge will make he final determination. The money is awarded in cases where the intent to assist a spouse who lacks sufficient means to take care of themselves is met. The longer the marriage the more likely support will be awarded. The shorter the marriage the less likely it will awarded. There is short term alimony and long term. Here how her condition effects her ability may play a prt in the decision and you should consult an attorney about this all. But I think that based upon generalities you may not have to pay. Good luck.
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