Atlanta, Georgia Alimony Attorneys
Alimony, or spousal support, provides financial assistance to a spouse disadvantaged by divorce. Rubin Family Law’s attorneys guide clients through complex negotiations, mediation, and litigation, ensuring fair outcomes based on factors like marriage length, income, and contributions. Experienced legal counsel protects against bad-faith claims and helps secure stability and financial fairness post-divorce.
Financial security is one of the greatest concerns for people going through a divorce, especially in cases where one spouse was financially dependent on the other during the marriage. At Atlanta-based Rubin Family Law, we do not just fight for your fair share — we fight to ensure you have the resources and stability needed to confidently move into the next chapter of your life.
Whether you are seeking spousal support or facing a claim for alimony, our experienced team is here to protect your financial well-being and help you navigate this highly nuanced part of the divorce process.
Why Do I Need an Alimony Attorney?
Alimony is not guaranteed in Georgia — but when it is warranted, it can be essential. Whether you are on the paying or receiving side of the discussion, having an alimony attorney who understands the intricacies of spousal support law is critical.
Our alimony lawyers provide:
- A full financial analysis of the marriage and each spouse’s post-divorce needs
- Advocacy during negotiation to protect your financial future
- A shield against exaggerated or bad-faith claims
- Clear-eyed counsel to keep the process from becoming an emotionally-charged standoff
Most importantly, we help you understand what is reasonable — and what is possible — when it comes to financial support after the end of a marriage.
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Why Choose a Rubin Family Law Alimony Attorney?
We are Full-Service Divorce Counselors
Alimony does not exist in a vacuum — it is closely tied to every other part of your divorce, including property division, custody, child support, and overall financial planning. Our Atlanta-based team has the experience to manage your entire divorce strategy and ensure that spousal support is addressed as part of a cohesive, forward-looking plan.
We understand how alimony awards affect tax implications, child support calculations, and future financial independence — and we build our case strategy with those long-term realities in mind.
We Prioritize Negotiated Solutions
While we are always ready to litigate, our first goal is to negotiate fair and reasonable alimony terms through direct negotiation or mediation. This allows both parties to retain more control over the final outcome, reduce conflict, and avoid the uncertainty of a judge’s ruling.
But if negotiation fails, we shift into litigation mode. Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience and know how to present complex financial evidence clearly and persuasively. We ensure that your needs, contributions, and rights are fully understood and respected by the court.
We Protect You from Bad-Faith Claims
Unfortunately, alimony can become a flashpoint in contentious divorces. One spouse may try to hide assets, inflate expenses, or claim undue need or inability to work.
At Rubin Family Law in Atlanta, Georgia, we know how to uncover the truth. We partner with forensic accountants, vocational experts, and financial planners when needed to verify income and earning potential — and we do not allow dishonest tactics to skew the final outcome.
Do not let emotion wreck your financial future –
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How Does the Alimony Process Work? Learn from an Atlanta Alimony Attorney
What Is Alimony?
Alimony — also called spousal support — refers to payments made from one spouse to another during or after a divorce. The purpose of alimony is to provide financial support to a spouse who may be at a disadvantage during or following the dissolution of the marriage.
There are several different forms of alimony in Georgia:
- Temporary Alimony: Payments made while the divorce is still pending, intended to help cover living expenses and legal fees until a final order is in place.
- Rehabilitative Alimony: Support designed to help the disadvantaged spouse who may have been out of the workforce for a variety of reasons, such as staying home to raise the children, become self-sufficient through education, job training, or other career-building efforts.
- Permanent Alimony: While most courts are inclined to award alimony that is more rehabilitative in nature, in some long-term marriages where one spouse may never be able to reenter the workforce for a variety of reasons, including health-conditions or maintenance of the marital standard of living, a spouse may be required to provide support for a period of time to ensure the receiving spouse will have sufficient support for the remainder of their lives or until they would otherwise reach normal retirement age and have other resources available to them like Social Security and Medicare.
Every alimony award is case-specific. Georgia courts do not use a set formula, which makes skilled legal representation essential.
What Do Courts Consider When Deciding Alimony?
Unlike child support, there is no fixed calculation for alimony in Georgia. If your case goes to court, the judge will consider several factors when deciding whether to award support and, if so, how much and for how long.
These factors include:
- The length of the marriage
- Each party’s income, earning capacity, and financial resources
- The age and physical and emotional condition of both spouses
- The standard of living established during the marriage
- Each party’s contributions to the marriage, including homemaking and child care
- The time necessary for the recipient spouse to acquire education or training to become self-supporting
- Marital misconduct such as infidelity or abandonment, in certain circumstances
At Rubin Family Law, we analyze these factors in detail and prepare a strong, fact-based case whether we are advocating for support or defending against it.
Step 1: Financial Discovery
The first step in determining alimony is developing a clear picture of both spouses’ finances. This includes:
- Tax returns
- Pay stubs and income records
- Budgets and living expenses
- Bank statements and asset portfolios
Whether through formal discovery or voluntary disclosures, we use this information to create a strong foundation for your case.
Step 2: Proposal and Negotiation
Once financial facts are known, we help you determine your alimony position — what you are asking for, or what you are willing to offer. Then we negotiate directly with opposing counsel, aiming to reach a mutually acceptable resolution.
If both parties agree, the terms are included in the final divorce settlement and submitted to the court for approval.
Step 3: Mediation
If negotiations stall, mediation is the next step. A neutral third-party mediator helps facilitate communication and guide both sides toward a compromise. Mediation can be highly effective in reducing tension and creating customized solutions.
Step 4: Litigation
If no agreement is reached, the court will decide. We present a clear, thorough picture of your marriage and financial situation, and advocate for a result that reflects your contributions and protects your future.
Alimony Is not About Winning — It is About Moving Forward
Whether you are concerned about maintaining your lifestyle post-divorce, or worried about being unfairly burdened with ongoing payments, alimony is about securing financial fairness.
At Rubin Family Law, we help you move forward with confidence. We are skilled Atlanta-based advocates, level-headed negotiators, and tireless protectors of your financial future.
Your rights are worth protecting.
Your future is worth fighting for.
Rubin Family Law
Practice Areas
Personalized, Effective Representation
Across The Metro Area
Our offices are located near the Cumberland Interchange, not far from Truist Park. We serve clients across the Metro Area, including:
- Alpharetta, Georgia
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Brookhaven, Georgia
- Buckhead, Georgia
- Cumming, Georgia
- Decatur, Georgia
- Duluth, Georgia
- Dunwoody, Georgia
- Johns Creek, Georgia
- Kennesaw, Georgia
- Marietta, Georgia
- Milton, Georgia
- Roswell, Georgia
- Sandy Springs, Georgia
- Smyrna, Georgia
- Woodstock, Georgia