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    Unlike child support, there is no convenient formula or chart for the Plymouth, Bristol or three Cape Cod Probate and Family Courts, or the parties themselves, to use in determining the appropriate amount of spousal maintenance (alimony) to be paid, if any. Rather, the court considers certain statutory factors in making this determination.  

    Initially, the court will award temporary spousal maintenance when they believe that the spouse receiving the award needs the support while they “get back on their feet” and get to a point where they can be self-supporting.  

    On a medium- or long-term basis, alimony is determined based on the need of one spouse, and the ability by the other spouse to meet that need.  Of course, each litigant’s financial statement will be crucial in assisting the court in making its order. 

    Like child support, an award of alimony can be modified upon a showing by either party that there has been a substantial change of circumstances. This most often involves a change in the income of the payor.   

    Attorney Irwin M. Pollack and the divorce and family law attorneys of The Massachusetts Family Law Group pride themselves on aggressive advocacy for clients and their corresponding track record of success.   

    For information on your alimony matter, call (800) 910-DIVORCE or to schedule a no-obligation consultation on Cape Cod or at any of our other offices in Plymouth, Dedham, Andover, Worcester or Springfield, contact us.

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