Alimony Attorney in Massachusetts

Reimbursement Alimony

Reimbursement spousal support may be awarded when one spouse has made financial or non-financial contributions to the financial resources of the other during the marriage. An example would be where one spouse paid for the other to attend medical school. The contributions may also be indirect, for example, if one spouse paid the household expenses while the other completed his or her studies. Reimbursement alimony allows the spouse who made these contributions to recover at least some of the amount given. It may be made in a lump sum payment or in installments and may not be modified after a judgment is issued.

While a spouse's need and the other's ability to pay is often the major factor in determining whether to award spousal support, these do not have the same sway in cases of reimbursement. Reimbursement alimony may not, however, be available for marriages over 5 years in length. A Massachusetts alimony lawyer can explain how this area of alimony applies in your case and what you may be able to recover.

Payback for Supporting Your Spouse

When you hire Rauseo Law, you can be sure that you are in good hands. We offer a free initial consultation in which you may have your questions answered and gain an idea of how we can help you. With nearly 30 years of legal experience, John Rauseo has the expertise necessary to represent you effectively. He cares about the outcome of your case and will take care of it personally from start to finish.

Contact a Massachusetts alimony attorney for legal help if you wish to recover contributions to your spouse through reimbursement alimony. Our firm also provides experienced legal counsel to clients throughout Wakefield, Saugus, Lowell, Winchester, Beverly, Cambridge, Lexington, Marblehead, Andover, Reading, North Reading, Middleton and Lynnfield.