Alimony

Pittsburgh Alimony Attorney – Alimony Pendente Lite – Short Term Alimony

Alimony is the term that describes payments by one spouse to another, or by one ex-spouse to the other ex-spouse. Alimony can be awarded by the court after the divorce complaint is filed on an interim basis, or as part of the final divorce decree. Alimony awarded after the complaint is filed but before the process is concluded is called “alimony pendente lite”. At the Pittsburgh law office of Gillotti, Capistro & Beck, P.C., our lawyers have many years of experience assisting clients with matters related to alimony law. Contact an alimony attorney to learn how we can help you.

Alimony payments after the divorce are calculated using a number of factors. These can include the length of the marriage, the relative earning capacity of the spouses, assets and their distribution, the likelihood of an inheritance, and special needs due to illness or disability. Our attorneys work with forensic accountants, to be sure that all income and assets are fairly and accurately identified, so that we can request an accurate alimony award.

A court may award short-term alimony for a fixed period. The intention of a short term award is often to allow time for a spouse with lesser earning capacity to receive training and education. We help clients who find themselves in this position develop proposals that will provide them with the resources they need to improve their ability to earn an adequate income.

Our attorneys provide clients who pay or receive alimony advice about the tax implications of their situation. There may be ways to receive or pay the same amount of money but lessen the tax burden of one spouse or the other along with the parties accountants. We develop creative tax scenarios that can result in a better situation for both parties.

To learn more about paying or receiving alimony in Pennsylvania, contact an alimony attorney at our Pittsburgh law firm. Call Gillotti, Capistro & Beck, P.C. to learn more.