How do courts decide issues of spousal support?
On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in support on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Alimony, or spousal support, is intended to ensure that both spouses can transition into a positive financial situation following the divorce. Missouri courts don’t order spousal support in every divorce, but it can be an important part of many divorces in the property division process. Spousal support is intended to provide a more fair settlement by helping a non-wage earning or lower-wage earning spouse be financially stable following a divorce. For example, in many marriages, one spouse gives up a career to care for children