Get Legal Help With Critical Financial Matters
In addition to addressing issues of property division, child custody and support, and other legal matters, divorce settlements, judgments or interim orders may involve orders for the financial support of one spouse by the other. In California divorce cases, spousal support may be court ordered on a permanent basis or for a limited period of time, depending on a number of factors.
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In California divorce cases, spousal support may be court ordered on a permanent basis or for a limited period of time. The amount of support and the duration of support payments will depend on a number of factors, including:
- Incomes of both spouses: When one spouse's income is significantly higher, that spouse may be expected to provide financial help to the other spouse.
- Obligations and assets of both spouses: The financial obligations and assets of both spouses will be considered by a court when determining spousal support arrangements.
- Duration of the marriage: Particularly in longer marriages, one spouse may have stayed home to care for children and supported the other spouse's education and career advancement at the expense of their own career.
- Maintenance of standard of living: A court will consider the standard of living that existed during the marriage and may seek to enable the supported spouse to maintain that lifestyle when possible.
- Supported spouse's future earning capacity: In addition to present incomes, the supported spouse's potential for future income is considered. This consideration will take into account the supported spouse's education and the impact of their parenting duties on their ability to work.
We Can Help You Work Out an Equitable Arrangement
Whether you may be entitled to spousal support or ordered to pay a spouse, we can help you work toward an equitable arrangement. Our lawyers can represent your interests via settlement or advocate aggressively for you in court. Contact us for assistance with your case.
