Divorce Lawyer in Whittier, California

Experienced Counsel in Matters Involving Alimony or Spousal Support

If you are considering filing for divorce or are already party to a divorce proceeding, you may be uncertain as to whether a grant of alimony or spousal support is available or appropriate. You want an experienced attorney, one who knows the law and factors governing spousal support, so that you can make informed decisions.

At the Law Offices of Rose Marie Gallegos, APLC, we handle all matters related to spousal support or alimony for individuals in Whittier, Los Angeles and the surrounding communities. Attorney Gallegos is a family law specialist, certified by the California State Bar. We work hard to minimize the time and expense associated with family law disputes. Contact our office to schedule a confidential consultation.

Spousal Support Factors

In California, alimony or spousal support is not automatically awarded, but may be granted based on a number of factors, including but not limited to:

• The income of both parties


• The length of the marriage


• The earning capacity of both parties


• The age of the parties


• The percentage of visitation, if there are minor children involved

At our office, we handle pendente lite, or temporary, spousal support proceedings as well as all matters necessary to finalize spousal support orders. We are trained in Dissomaster, California's spousal support calculation program, and can handle requests for modification of spousal support based on changes in income level, employment status, retirement, remarriage, illness or injury.

We will represent either side in an alimony dispute, helping you determine whether a grant of spousal support is warranted and, if so, the appropriate amount, frequency and duration of payments. Under California law, the duration of required payments may depend on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage. Frequently, when alimony is awarded, the duration will be one-half of the length of the marriage.

For skilled and experienced representation in matters involving alimony or spousal support, contact us via e-mail or call us at 562-321-9296. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day. We meet with clients during traditional business hours and evening and Saturday appointments are available upon request. We accept Visa and MasterCard.

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Law Offices of Rose Marie Gallegos, APLC
6741 Friends Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601

Toll Free: 888-758-8175
Telephone: 562-321-9296
Fax: 562-696-4697
E-mail

At the Law Offices of Rose Marie Gallegos, APLC, in Whittier, we represent individuals throughout East Los Angeles, the San Gabriel Valley and the Inland Empire, including the communities of San Bernardino, Chino Hills, Downey, Upland, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga, Pomona, West Covina, Arcadia, Duarte, El Monte, Montebello, Monterey Park, Hawaiian Gardens, Santa Ana, Norwalk, Anaheim, Fullerton, Brea and La Habra, and across Orange County.