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How California Defines Spousal Support?

Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a form of financial assistance paid by one spouse to the other. Often, payments are ordered as part of a divorce or separation agreement. However, judges may also order payments in domestic violence restraining order cases. 

Should you need to settle a matter related to spousal support, be it anything from securing payments to altering an existing support order, turn to Dallara Law. For decades, we have been a family law firm whom thousands have trusted. We have earned a stellar reputation by subverting lawyer stereotypes. We are honest, straightforward, and committed to protecting our clients' well-being. 

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Types of Spousal Support

Temporary Spousal Support

Courts may award temporary spousal support while your case is still in progress. This type of support is meant to ensure that both spouses have an equal standard of living during the course of the case.

Long-Term Spousal Support

Long-term spousal support is ordered after a divorce or legal separation has been finalized. It may be paid for a specific period or until either spouse's death or remarriage.

Who Gets Spousal Support? 

California law does not presume that one person is automatically entitled to spousal support. Instead, judges consider several factors when deciding whether to award support and how much should be paid. These factors include the length of the marriage, each spouse's income and earning potential, and any economic sacrifices one spouse made for the benefit of the other during the marriage.

How California Courts Determine Spousal Support Amounts

This depends on the type of support. When determining temporary support payments, courts will use a formula that accounts for spouses' ability to pay and needs. The formula subtracts 40% of the higher-earning spouse's income from 50% of the lower-earning spouse's income. The number this formula yields is generally a guideline, and courts will adjust according to either spouses' savings, assets, medical needs, childcare and education expenses, and more. 

For long-term support, courts will consider how long it might take for the spouse who receives payments to become self-supporting and how much it will take to accomplish this goal. 

Factors that may feature in these considerations include:

  • The length of the marriage
  • The health of both spouses
  • Each spouse's income and earning potential 
  • The marriage's standard of living
  • Whether one spouse helped the other obtain an education 
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If you have questions about spousal support in California, do not hesitate to contact Dallara Law. Our knowledgeable and experienced Simi Valley spousal support attorneys are dedicated to providing clients with the best legal representation possible. We understand that every situation is unique, so you can expect us to collaborate to develop legal solutions that suit your specific needs.  

Call us today at (805) 456-1066 or get in touch via our online contact form to arrange a free consultation. We serve clients within and around Ventura County, including Simi Valley and the Conejo Valley.

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