Are you trying to figure out if you are Temporary Spousal Support (Maintenance): When a couple’s combined household income is less than $75,000, and there is a wide disparity between the incomes of each spouse, the lower-earning spouse may be awarded spousal maintenance until final orders. Colorado courts will use a specific percentage-based formula to determine the amount of temporary support.
Permanent Spousal Maintenance: This type of support is less formulaic, so judges can use their discretion when considering if it is appropriate. In many cases, permanent maintenance can be avoided by simply giving the lower-earning spouse a greater share of the marital assets in a property settlement. Keep in mind that the income used to pay spousal maintenance is tax-deductible for the payer and taxable to the receiver. A spousal support attorney can help you determine which option is a better decision, financially.
Whether you are in the early stages of divorce or looking to modify an existing spousal support order, a Colorado spousal support attorney will guide you through the process.
For over a quarter century, we have helped people during what is often the darkest time in their lives. Divorce is not easy even under the best of circumstances. For most people, family is central. Having something go wrong in the family can have a ripple effect that extends beyond the home and into other areas.
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