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Alimony

When there is Need

New Hampshire Courts may award alimony to either party in a divorce where, in simplified terms, (1) one party needs alimony, (2) the other has the ability to pay, and (3) the party in need can't support themselves through appropriate employment. The factors the court considers in determining the amount of alimony are many. The court considers the length of the marriage; the age, health, social or economic status, occupation, amount and sources of income, the property awarded in the divorce, vocational skills, employ-ability, estate, liabilities, and needs of each of the parties; the opportunity of each for future acquisition of capital assets and income; the fault of either party; and the federal tax consequences of the divorce decree. Given all of these considerations, it is important to have a knowledgeable attorney help you in an alimony contest.

About Balkus Law

What began as a Family Law Practice expanded to include more services when our clients asked for our help with other legal matters. We are dedicated to helping families through difficult transitions and finding solutions that work for our clients.

Services

From aggressive and thoughtful litigation to private mediation, our firm has the experience and knowledge to meet your needs - when you need it most.

Family Law

Mediation

Service Areas

We service clients who are facing legal conflicts in the states of New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Our most-serviced areas include Concord, Portsmouth, and Manchester NH, as well as the towns that lay within the following counties in New Hampshire: Belknap, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham, and Strafford.