I have been married for 19 years. I have been a stay at home mom for most of this time. I understand this entitles me to spousal mainteance, do i need a lawyer to make sure this happens? ...

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I have been married for 19 years. I have been a stay at home mom for most of this time. I understand this entitles me to spousal mainteance, do i need a lawyer to make sure this happens?

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Spousal maintenance may be

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

Spousal maintenance may be awarded by the court to correct economic imbalances between the two spouses. However, the court has a wide degree of discretion to determine whether it should award spousal maintenance and for what period of time. For example, the court will consider whether spousal maintenance is needed and whether the other spouse can afford to pay spousal maintenance. In addition, the court will consider the length of the marriage and what property the parties own. Spousal maintenance may be awarded as a lump sum or on a monthly, or periodic basis. Unless otherwise agreed to in a settlement agreement, court ordered periodic maintenance can occur for no longer than 121 months. The court will likely take into account the fact that you have not worked for most of the 19 years of marriage and evaluate this in conjunction with your ability to earn a living to support yourself now after being out of the workforce for so long.

The factors the court considers when determining whether to award spousal maintenance is complex. Therefore, you should discuss your case with an experienced Kansas attorney to ensure that your legal interests are adequately protected.

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Spousal maintenance may be

Submitted by elizabethcarlsen on

Spousal maintenance may be awarded by the court to correct economic imbalances between the two spouses. However, the court has a wide degree of discretion to determine whether it should award spousal maintenance and for what period of time. For example, the court will consider whether spousal maintenance is needed and whether the other spouse can afford to pay spousal maintenance. In addition, the court will consider the length of the marriage and what property the parties own. Spousal maintenance may be awarded as a lump sum or on a monthly, or periodic basis. Unless otherwise agreed to in a settlement agreement, court ordered periodic maintenance can occur for no longer than 121 months. The court will likely take into account the fact that you have not worked for most of the 19 years of marriage and evaluate this in conjunction with your ability to earn a living to support yourself now after being out of the workforce for so long.

The factors the court considers when determining whether to award spousal maintenance is complex. Therefore, you should discuss your case with an experienced Kansas attorney to ensure that your legal interests are adequately protected.