Kris Leonhardt's Legal Guides (4)

Modifying an Existing Spousal Maintenance Award

Oct 02, 2017

My previous three posts discussed qualifying for spousal maintenance and the factors the Court considers when determining how much will be paid for how long. The Original Order Once an order has been ...

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The Second Step: Determining the Amount and Duration of Spousal Maintenance - Part 2 of 2

Sep 22, 2017

If you read my last two blog posts about spousal maintenance, you hopefully have a better understanding of why this issue is one of the most litigated issues in family law. Court Determination Once th...

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The Second Step: Determining the Amount and Duration of Spousal Maintnance - Part 1 of 2

Sep 15, 2017

or both the paying spouse and the spouse who is not currently employed, the issue of how much spousal maintenance will be paid or received causes significant apprehension. Financial uncertainty factor...

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The First Step: Qualifying for Spousal Maintenance in Maricopa County

Sep 12, 2017

There are several factors the judge is required to consider before ordering one spouse to pay spousal maintenance to the other spouse. Qualifying for Spousal Maintenance The first question a judge has...

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