Alimony/Spousal Support

Colorado Alimony or Spousal Support Lawyer

Serving Families and Individuals in Colorado and the Denver-Metro Area

A spouse may or may not be entitled to alimony (also called spousal support or maintenance), depending on the incomes of the parties. The court may order that alimony be paid on a temporary or permanent basis.

Attorney Carolyn Moller Duncan can evaluate your situation and give you an indication of whether alimony will be required in your case. If it will not be required, she can discuss the pros and cons of seeking a settlement that includes the payment of alimony.

Call 888-618-0477 or contact us online for a free consultation.

Temporary and Permanent Alimony

In cases where a couple's combined income is less than $75,000 and there is a disparity in the incomes of the spouses, the court will generally award temporary alimony to one spouse. The lower-earning spouse will receive temporary support at a level equal to 40% of the higher earner's gross monthly income minus 50% of the lower earner's gross monthly income.

Judges have much more discretion when considering permanent support. In most cases, the parties can opt out of spousal support providing that the court accepts the proposed terms of the settlement. For example, it may make sense to seek a larger property settlement rather than choosing alimony.

Alimony is tax deductible for the payer and treated as taxable income for the receiver. Tax considerations in your situation may steer you towards one solution or another.

Carolyn Moller Duncan has many years experience guiding clients through the divorce process. She can help you make the right decisions about alimony — decisions that can help you make a successful transition to life after divorce.

Contact a Spousal Support Attorney

For a free initial consultation with Carolyn Moller Duncan, P.C. call 888-618-0477 toll free or send us an e-mail.