Stamford Lawyers for Alimony in Connecticut
High-end divorce or otherwise, it is important to remember that there is no automatic expectation to pay or receive alimony, and no magic number in determining the amount of spousal support to be paid. Every family, every case is different.
At the Law Offices of Piazza, Simmons & Grant, L.L.C., in Stamford, Connecticut, we treat each case in a unique way, personally tailoring our legal approach to your needs. Our attorneys understand that different needs require different approaches to help ensure the rights and interests of everyone — especially the children — are properly protected.
We generally use a list of state guidelines and fact-specific analysis to effectively determine how much alimony should be paid and by whom, taking into account a series of factors:
- How the marital assets were divided
- Length of the marriage
- Age of both parties
- Education levels of both parties
- Health of both parties
- Earnings of both parties
- How assets were divided during the divorce
- Age and number of children
- Proceeds from selling a home
- Capital gains from selling other assets
- Fault (which carries only some weight)
The Tax Consequences of Alimony Payments
Alimony is deductible to the husband and taxable to the wife, which is the opposite of child support. At the Law Offices of Piazza, Simmons & Grant, L.L.C., we consider the related tax laws and recapture problems with the IRS when calculating alimony payments. If necessary, our lawyers partner with highly respected financial professionals to make sure that your interests are protected.
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To learn more about how we can help you with a legal matter, contact the Law Offices of Piazza, Simmons & Grant, L.L.C., by calling us toll free at 1-866-764-7591 or by completing our online contact form.
