Spousal Maintenance / Alimony

Protect Your Rights

Phoenix Arizona Family Law Attorney John R. Gaertner

If, after a divorce, your financial situation requires the continued assistance of your former spouse, the court will determine an appropriate amount of spousal maintenance for you. At the Arizona law offices of attorney John R. Gaertner we evaluate your situation, review documents, and represent clients in alimony matters throughout Maricopa, Pinal, Yavapai, and Coconino counties. Spousal support is not, however, an unconditional right. In order to receive spousal support, you must demonstrate a financial need, supported by documents detailing not only your financial situation, but that of your ex-spouse as well.

In order to learn more about what options are available to you regarding alimony, contact the family law office of John R. Gaertner today. We offer in-office consultation. 

Documents Needed to Establish Your Case

In order to determine your financial need and the ability of your ex-spouse to provide an appropriate level of support, the following kinds of documents should be prepared in advanced:

• Tuition
• Tax returns
• Medical bills
• Bank statements
• Investment statements
• Outstanding credit card debt
• Monthly rent or mortgage payments
• Monthly and annual income statements

Of course, there are additional items that will need to be reviewed. As your lawyer, John R. Gaertner can also take legal action to determine the financial situation of an ex-spouse. Understanding the true nature of an ex-spouse’s financial resources is important for the court in determining the amount of alimony to be paid.

Taking the Initiative

Due to the nature of spousal maintenance cases, it is important to provide as much documentation as possible and prepare your case thoroughly. If your ex-spouse challenges your request for alimony, it is almost certain that their attorney will have extensively documented their case and be prepared to defend their position. If you appear before the court and are unable to challenge or counter evidence the other side introduces, your case may not be successful.

As your lawyer, John R. Gaertner won’t let that happen. Our legal team takes investigative action to uncover hidden assets, credit reports, and other financial matters. Providing hands-on, personalized service, John R. Gaertner exhaustively reviews your case, checking and double-checking the facts. Next to responsive, prompt client service, entering the court room prepared is our number one priority.

Over 15 Years of Litigation Experience

At the law offices of Phoenix spousal support attorney John R. Gaertner we know how to build and argue a case. Mr. Gaertner offers clients over 15 years of litigation experience, both as a prosecutor and defense attorney. As a result, we’re not only at home in court but know what it takes to win cases.

For more information on how we can help you, contact the law offices of John R. Gaertner today. Representing clients in Scottsdale, Glendale, Sedona, Flagstaff and throughout the state of Arizona, we offer in-office consultation.