Following a divorce, determining who will receive alimony and the amount that will be granted can be a complicated process. At The Hollwarth Law Firm, PLLC, we guide people from all walks of life through the alimony process and provide the trusted legal assistance needed to ensure everything goes as seamlessly as possible. When it comes to establishing the terms of an alimony arrangement, is not uncommon for disputes to arise. Highly skilled in both negotiation and litigation, we are prepared to represent you if your case must be handled in the courtroom. Whether you and your ex-spouse are able to come to an amicable resolution or your situation must be handled in front of a judge, you can be confident that your case will be in highly qualified hands when you turn to our firm for legal guidance. Call today to learn more!
The Proven Legal Guidance Needed for Your
Alimony Process
Whether you will be paying or receiving the alimony, our law firm can help to ensure your rights and interests are protected.
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Experienced
With experience helping countless clients with alimony arrangements, we know what it takes to ensure you successfully work through your process.
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Well-Rounded
Seasoned and skilled in negotiation and litigation practices, we can represent you whether your alimony case can be resolved in or out of court.
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Passionate
We genuinely care about every single client we work with and are passionate about doing everything we can to ensure your best interests are protected.
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Protecting Your Rights During & After Divorce – (903) 225-6824
How Is Alimony Calculated?
Calculating alimony is not a cut and dry process. There are a number of factors that are considered when determining the amount of alimony that will be granted, and which party will be receiving the payments.
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Duration of Marriage
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Number & Age of Children
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Standard of Living
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Occupation & Education
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Health
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Health Costs
What You Need to Know
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Questions
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What is alimony?
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Alimony, also known as spousal support, is the payment that is made from one former spouse to the other following a divorce, used to even out the difference in earning capacities between both parties. Alimony payments are granted so that both former spouses can continue to maintain the standard of living they grew accustomed to throughout the course of marriage.
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How long will alimony be paid?
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Alimony is often only deemed necessary for as long as it takes for the recipient spouse to become self-supporting. However, if the divorce decree did not specify a termination date, the alimony payments must continue until the court orders otherwise. Oftentimes, alimony payments will end if the recipient party remarries.
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Can the amount of alimony change after divorce?
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Yes, the amount of alimony that is granted can be decreased or increased after divorce, but you must be able to prove to the court that there has been a change in the circumstances.
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Is the husband always the party expected to pay alimony?
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While most alimony awards in the past were given by former husbands to former wives, times have changed. Most marriages now consist of not just one, but two wage earners. Women are seen as less dependent, and are beginning to earn the same—if not a higher—level of income. As a result, we are beginning to see more and more orders of alimony being granted from former wife to former husband.
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Christina Hollwarth
Attorney
Christina has practiced law in Longview since 2003, opening her own private family law practice in 2005. In 2007, she completed training to serve as a mediator in civil cases, family law cases, and cases involving Child Protective Services.
Regarding her practice, Christina has this to say: “Children are my passion; therefore, I have built a family law practice that focuses on protecting children through the legal process. Whether you are seeking to establish paternity, going through a divorce, or are in court for custody and/or child support matters, I will do the best I can to help you achieve a result that you are pleased with and that is in the best interest of your children. Through the process, my loyalty is to you, my client, but I will challenge you to remember that your first loyalty is to your children.”
On a personal note, Christina has been married to Kyle Hollwarth since 2001, and they have two children, Joshua and Julia. They are members of Longview Christian Church.
Extensive Knowledge of Family Law
To Help Guide You Through Your Family-Related Legal Matter
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Attorney Hollwarth Is a Trained Mediator for Family, Civil, and Child Protective Services Cases
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Provides Compassionate Guidance, Advice, & Advocacy to Ensure the Protection of Children Involved
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Our Law Firm Has Strong Ratings by Established Law Associations Such as Avvo & Martindale Hubbell
We Know Family Matters
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“Best attorney around. I would hire her over and over.”
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“I would recommend her and her staff to anyone dealing with family law.”
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“Look no further for an attorney with supporting firm that will work for your benefit.”
Kelly