Prescott Alimony & Spousal Support Lawyers
Spousal support that’s fair, whichever side you’re on.
Arizona calls alimony spousal maintenance. Whether you’ll be paying it or relying on it, our Prescott attorneys help you understand what to expect and make sure the numbers are right.
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- Qualifying for maintenance under Arizona law
- Amount and duration under the Arizona guidelines
- Modifying or ending an existing order
Prescott office: 138 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301. Meetings in person, by phone, or by video.
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How spousal maintenance works in Arizona
Arizona first asks whether a spouse qualifies for maintenance at all. If so, the Arizona Spousal Maintenance Guidelines help set the amount and how long it lasts.
Eligibility
Whether a spouse qualifies, based on factors like earning ability, length of the marriage, and contributions to the other’s career.
Amount
How the guidelines treat each spouse’s income, and when actual income or earning capacity matters.
Duration
How the length of the marriage sets the range for how long maintenance lasts.
Temporary maintenance
Support while the divorce is still pending, so neither spouse is left without income.
Self-employment income
Accurately showing income when one spouse owns a business or is paid irregularly.
Modifying or ending it
Changes after a substantial change in circumstances, and when maintenance ends on death or remarriage.
Have a question about your situation? Call (303) 990-5308 and talk it through with our Prescott team.
What happens after you reach out
You call us
A member of our intake team picks up, listens to what’s going on, and answers your first questions. Or request a call back and we’ll reach out.
You meet your attorney
Sit down with a family law attorney at our Prescott office on Grove Ave, or by phone or video. You’ll get your options and costs laid out plainly.
We build your plan
Clear next steps for custody, support, and property, and a team that stays with you through Yavapai County Superior Court and beyond.
From people who’ve been where you are
“My attorney, Jennifer Scott, was amazing. So empathetic and encouraging during one of the most difficult times in my life.”Kat S. · Family law client
“Miguel stepped in to help me during a difficult time. He was great at explaining my options and how they translate into the law.”Meagan K. · Family law client
“Kyla was amazing! She knows what she is doing. I’d recommend her to anyone who needs a good lawyer.”Danita D. · Family law client
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Serving Yavapai County
From our Prescott office on Grove Ave, we represent clients in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and Sedona, with cases in Yavapai County and surrounding northern Arizona counties.
138 Grove Ave, Prescott, AZ 86301
Meetings in person, by phone, or by video
(303) 990-5308
Alimony & spousal support questions
Every case is different. These are the questions Prescott clients ask most in the first call.
Will I have to pay alimony?
It depends on whether your spouse qualifies, the gap in incomes, the length of the marriage, and other factors. Your attorney can estimate it in your first meeting.
How long does spousal maintenance last in Arizona?
The guidelines tie the range for duration to the length of the marriage. Shorter marriages usually mean shorter terms, and very short marriages may not qualify.
Can maintenance be changed later?
Often, yes, if there’s a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, unless the agreement says it can’t be modified.
Is alimony taxable?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law no longer treats maintenance as deductible for the payer or taxable to the recipient.