Alimony With Child Support In Pima
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Child support is never deductible and isn't considered income. Additionally, if a divorce or separation instrument provides for alimony and child support, and the payer spouse pays less than the total required, the payments apply to child support first. Only the remaining amount is considered alimony.
Under A.R.S. § 25-508, recipient spouses who have not received owed spousal support payments can file a petition to enforce the orders with the court. After the petition is filed, a hearing will be scheduled.
A. What is Arizona's policy about spousal maintenance duration? Under A.R.S. § 25-319(B), as revised effective September 24, 2022, the spousal maintenance award is only for a period of time and in an amount necessary to enable the receiving spouse to become self-sufficient.
Judges are given broad discretion in whether to order Spousal Maintenance. It is not guaranteed. Further, the Arizona Supreme Court is directed to establish guidelines based on different factors that are outlined in A.R.S. § 25-319 that will determine whether a spouse in eligible to receive maintenance.
Factors used in calculating alimony duration in Arizona The primary factor in the duration of alimony is the length of the marriage: Marriage lasting less than 24 months — Up to 24 months maintenance. Marriage lasting 24-60 months — Up to 36 months maintenance. Marriage lasting 60-120 months — Up to 48 months ...
In Arizona, alimony is considered reasonable if it is less than 50% of the paying spouse's income pre-divorce. Most reasonable spousal maintenance payments fall between 15% and 30% of the paying spouse's pre-divorce income to enable the receiving spouse to meet their own needs.
The spousal maintenance statute in Arizona was amended, and as a result, the Supreme Court developed the new guidelines. The main change is that spousal maintenance awards should only be granted for a period of time and in an amount necessary for the receiving spouse to become self-sufficient.
A lender or broker may ask whether income stated in your application comes from alimony, child support, or separate maintenance payments. However, the lender or broker must tell you that you do not have to reveal such income if you do not want it considered.
