Law Office Of Teri Plagmann, PC
201 First Avenue W
Albany, OR 97321
Tel: (541) 248-3558
Fax: (541) 926-7167
Law Office of Teri Plagmann, P.C.
201 First Avenue W
Albany, OR 97321
ph: (541) 248-3558
fax: (541) 926-7167
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Child Support & Spousal Support
CHILD SUPPORT & SPOUSAL SUPPORT
IN OREGON
We understand that there is a need for financial assistance for many spouses and for children. Although both child support and spousal support involve the payment of money, they are very different.
Child support is provided for the financial support of your children and may often appear to be a simple calculation, done by punching numbers into a formula. However, it's factors vary and there are exceptions that may apply. An attorney can help you to look at these factors in more detail. We can assist with ensuring that the calculation is correct and that you are not paying too much support, or receiving too little.
Spousal support, formerly called "alimony", is intended to provide financial relief to a former spouse. It is not paid in every divorce. Spousal support is determined in an entirely different manner than child support. It's calculation is very fact specific and there is no set formula for spousal support.
We can help you with any child support or spousal support issues. We are committed to helping you get the results that you need so that you can move on with your life.
- How is child support calculated?
Oregon has a child support guideline that is usually used to calculate support. The amount of child support depends upon the income of each parent, the amount of parenting time that each parent has with the child(ren), day care costs, medical insurance costs, and other factors. You can locate the Oregon child support calculator here.
- Is the child support guideline always used to calculate support?
Usually, but not always. In certain circumstances, there may be rebuttal factors that would make the child support calculator inappropriate based upon the specific facts of your case. The Oregon Administrative Rules outlines rebuttal factors. One of our attorneys will be happy to speak with you in more detail If you think this situation applies to you.
- What is spousal support and when does it apply?
Spousal support was previously known as alimony. There are three types of spousal support: (1) transitional support as needed for training and re-entry into the job market or to prepare for advancement, (2) maintenance support designed to keep a spouse maintained in a comparable standard of living as that enjoyed during the marriage, and (3) compensatory support when there has been significant financial or other contribution by one party to their spouse's education, training, vocational skills, career or earning capacity.
- How much would I receive in spousal support and for how long?
The award of spousal support is very fact specific. It depends upon the length of the marriage, the ages of the parties, the incomes of each spouse, each person's financial needs, their capabilities of being employed and the tax consequences of spousal support, among other factors. Generally, as the length of the marriage increases, spousal support will be ordered for a longer period of time and may be indefinite, although there is no magic formula to tell you how much spousal support you will receive, or exactly how long. Judges have a large amount of discretion in ordering spousal support. However, our attorneys are experienced in family law matters and can give you advice based upon their expertise, prior court awards and trends under Oregon case law.
- My attorney tells me a final trial date will be months away. I cannot wait that long to get any financial assistance from my ex. What can I do?
Both child support and spousal support can be ordered to be paid on a temporary basis while your case is pending. One of our attorneys can assist with obtaining orders for temporary child support, temporary spousal support, or both, if appropriate. A temporary order for support will stay in place until a final judgment is entered.
- What happens if my ex does not pay support that is ordered?
An attorney can assist you with ensuring that child support or spousal support is paid. You may be entitled to legal remedies in order to enforce your right to receive support. Please call us today and we will be happy to assist you.
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Law Office of Teri Plagmann, PC, is an Albany, Oregon law firm consisting of family law attorneys and divorce lawyers practicing in the following counties: Linn, Benton, Marion, Lane, Multnomah, Clackamas and Washington Counties, and all other counties throughout the State of Oregon. We represent clients from the following cities: Portland, Downtown Portland, Gresham, Troutdale, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Oregon City, Clackamas, Happy Valley, Canby, Wilsonville, Milwaukie, Estacada, Sandy, Molalla, Beaverton, Albany, Lebanon, Sweet Home, Brownsville, Halsey, Crabtree, Tangent, Junction City, Eugene, Springfield, Jefferson, Stayton, Scio, Corvallis, Philomath, Alsea, Dallas, Salem, Turner, Aloha, Tigard, Keizer, Woodburn, Aurora, and in all other cities throughout Oregon. The law office is located in Linn County, Albany, Oregon
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Law Office of Teri Plagmann, P.C.
201 First Avenue W
Albany, OR 97321
ph: (541) 248-3558
fax: (541) 926-7167
teriplag