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SPOUSAL SUPPORT
California law allows for the payment of spousal support in a judgment of dissolution (divorce) or legal separation. The court may order one party to pay spousal support to the other party in any amount, and for any period of time, that the court finds reasonable.
Some factors that the courts consider when ordering the payment of spousal support, include:
- The earning capacity of each party
- The marital standard of living
- The marketable skills of the party seeking spousal support
- The contribution of the party seeking spousal support to the training and education of the other party
- The ability to pay spousal support
- The needs of each party based upon the marital standard of living
- The length of the marriage
- The health and age of the parties
- Any tax consequences of each party
- Criminal conviction of an abusive spouse
Dunn & Sanderson understands that determining spousal support may be difficult to understand. Call us today to discuss your situation.
MODIFICATION OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT
In California, long-term spousal support orders can be modified by the court. However, there are circumstances where the court’s ability to modify or terminate spousal support is limited. For example, in cases where the parties agree that spousal support is nonmodifiable, the court may not modify the spousal support order.
At Dunn & Sanderson, we will assist you in deciding whether your particularly situation allows for a change in your spousal support order. Call us today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your unique needs.
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