Panama City, Florida Alimony Lawyers

Alimony, also known as spousal support, can be a scary word.  Many people have an image of one spouse living the good life at the other spouse’s expense, or, in the alternative, an image of one spouse being cut off without a dime and unable to support himself or herself.  That does not have to be the case.  If you believe that alimony may be a factor in your divorce, it is imperative that you contact a knowledgeable and experienced Panama City, Florida Alimony lawyer to protect your lifestyle and assets.  At Virga Law Offices, our experienced Panama City divorce lawyers have represented numerous clients during divorce proceedings where alimony was an issue.

What Is Alimony?

 

Alimony occurs when one spouse is financially obligated to the other for a period of time.  There are numerous types of alimony including: Rehabilitative Alimony, Temporary Alimony, Permanent Alimony and Lump-Sum Alimony. An experienced family lawyer can explain alimony to you, help determine whether or not you will be required to pay or on the other hand, entitled to receive alimony, and guide you through the process ensuring that your rights, well-being and future are protected.

 

What Does The Court Consider?

 

Alimony may be ordered or agreed to when certain factors are present. 

• How Long the Couple Has Been Married
• The Lifestyle and Standard of Living During the Marriage
• A Spouse’s Ability to Pay Alimony
• A Spouse’s Lack of Marketable Skills
• A Spouse’s Need to Receive Alimony
• Whether One Spouse Was Disabled During the Marriage
• Whether One Spouse Has Been Unemployed because he or she Cares for the Couples’ Children or Otherwise Benefits the Marriage.

 

 

How Can Virga Law Offices, P.A. Help Me?

 

At Virga Law Offices, P.A. our experienced and dedicated family lawyers understand how stressful and frightening it can be to become involved with the Family Law Courts.  As such, the Panama City divorce lawyers at Virga Law Offices, P.A. will help you navigate through the system and preserve your rights.  If retained, Virga Law Offices will prepare the pleadings, represent you at all hearings, and prepare a strategy that suits the particular needs of your case.  Contact Virga Law Offices, P.A. today for your free initial consultation so you can get back to focusing on what’s important to you.

 

The Panama City, Florida Alimony Lawyers at Virga Law Offices proudly serve Northwest Florida including the following cities and counties:    Apalachicola, Blountstown, Bonifay, Chipley, Lynn Haven, Marianna, Mexico Beach, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Port St. Joe, Springfield and Tyndall Air Force Base; Bay County, Calhoun County, Franklin County ,Gulf County, Holmes County, Jackson County , and Washington County.