If you are facing a divorce in California, you may wonder how alimony—also known as spousal support—will affect you. How will your financial situation change? Will money be a problem after your divorce? If these nagging questions keep you up at night, we understand. At Anthoor Law Group, we care. We are invested in getting the best results for our clients.
Whether you expect to receive alimony payments or pay alimony to your spouse, it is vital to understand what defines spousal support, how it is calculated, and who pays. Read on as our California divorce law lawyers provide insights on your alimony questions to clarify the definition of spousal support, eliminate misconceptions about this legal concept and process, and put your mind at ease. Then, reach out to our team at Anthoor Law Group at (510) 794-2887 to schedule an evaluation of your case because experience matters.
Alimony is usually called spousal support in California, but both terms mean the same thing. Spousal support involves court-ordered or agreed-upon financial payments one spouse makes to the other. Depending on specific circumstances, payments may last forever, a few years, or just through a divorce.
A judge may also decide that neither spouse will get spousal support. In a final ruling, neither of the divorcing partners may return to court later to request spousal support.
Many people harbor misconceptions about alimony that we would like to clarify.
First, spousal support is not the same thing as child support. Child support is when one parent, generally the one with the higher income, pays a monthly amount to the divorced parent who has primary child custody to help provide financially for the child.
A judge may award alimony regardless of whether the couple has minor children.
Couples sometimes mistakenly believe the purpose of alimony is to create equal financial means for both parties. In truth, spousal support ensures that both individuals can support themselves financially.
California has two types of spousal support:
If you pay alimony or believe you deserve spousal support, seek legal advice from divorce attorneys.
A judge will consider several factors to determine whether spousal support is appropriate for your case and, if so, the payment amount. Considerations may include:
A judge only determines alimony payments when the couple cannot agree, so settling on spousal support terms outside of court is possible during the divorce process. Many couples do this through the mediation process.
Periodic alimony payments end if the supported spouse remarries to someone else or at the death of one of the parties. One or both parties can also request a modification in spousal support if either party’s financial situation changes significantly after the divorce proceedings.
Anthoor Law Group is a family law practice in Fremont, California. Contact one of our divorce lawyers if you have questions about alimony or other aspects of divorce law. We can advise or represent you in your divorce. If we have to settle, we will settle. If we have to fight, we don’t hesitate. We will do whatever it takes to help you.
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