Financial support is not just for divorced spouses. If a domestic partnership ends, a judge may decide to award partner support. As with spousal support, there are a number of factors involved with deciding to grant support, the amount of support and how long the...
When may a spouse apply for temporary support?
A legal separation or divorce filing may result in the court awarding a soon-to-be ex-spouse temporary spousal support. As noted on the Judicial Council of California website, a judge could order a spouse to provide financial support while a couple finalizes their...
Making your case for permanent spousal support
Spousal support is not a one-size-fits-all calculation in California, and in fact, judges consider requests on a case-by-case basis. Receiving the amount and duration of support you want may very well come down to the details about your marriage that you present to...
How spousal support works
When it comes to divorce, some people may think that spousal support, or alimony, is common. However, not all divorce agreements require support from one former spouse to another. The judge determines if alimony is necessary based on a variety of factors. If ordered,...
What is the role of lifestyle in alimony?
The court will consider many facts about your marriage when it makes determinations about spousal support. According to the Judicial Branch of California, a judge will look at how long your marriage lasted, your earning abilities and the lifestyle you had during your...
3 details to know about spousal support
Everyone feels lost after divorce because you are losing a significant portion of your emotional support - your spouse. It makes you reevaluate every aspect of your support system, including your financial support. If you depended on your spouse for emotional and...
Woman paying spousal support thinks it is time to stop
When a California judge orders someone to provide financial assistance to an former wife or husband, it is usually on a temporary basis. While unique circumstances might warrant permanent payments, it is common for spousal support to last a given amount of time. The...
Monthly spousal support: Is it avoidable in California?
Thousands of people in California will face high-net worth divorce situations in 2019. Such circumstances often spark contentious disputes between spouses who don't see eye to eye regarding financial issues. Many spouses may be hoping to avoid having to make monthly...
