Spousal Support & Alimony


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When a couple gets divorced there may be an arrangement for one person to pay an on-going monthly payment to the other. This is sometimes referred to as spousal support, or alimony. This amount and length of time of the payments can be court ordered, or agreed upon by the two people getting divorced. California has strict rules around spousal support which can greatly impact the outcome of this arrangement.

Either spouse may request the court to make an order of spousal support from the other. While the divorce is pending, the court may make an order of temporary spousal support based on the requesting party's need for support; and the supporting party's ability to pay support.

The goal of temporary spousal support is to assist the supported spouse in maintaining his or her status quo while the dissolution proceedings are pending. In addition to considering the parties' need for support and ability to pay, courts may use Dissomaster to determine the temporary spousal support amount. At the time of dissolution, the court may make an order of permanent spousal support. Whether spousal support is ordered; the amount ordered and the duration will be based on a number of factors outlined in California Family Code Section 4320.

How We Can Help
Ms. Fung has helped both men and women when it comes to spousal support. She explains the different methods by which support can be determined. And she can help you when it comes to temporary or permanent spousal support.

Contact Us to set up an appointment so we can begin working with you right away on your spousal support needs.

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