When financial support becomes a concern during or after divorce, it’s important to understand your rights and obligations. At our La Verne family law office, we help clients establish, modify, and enforce spousal and child support orders throughout Los Angeles County. Whether you need assistance calculating payments, responding to a support petition, or seeking enforcement of a court order, we’ll guide you through every step of the process with experience and compassion.
Spousal Support-alimony- Financial support provided by one spouse to the other after a divorce or separation. The purpose of alimony is to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a similar standard of living to what they had during the marriage.
In California, spousal support, also known as alimony, is a court-ordered payment from one spouse to the other to help with living expenses during or after a divorce or legal separation. It can be temporary, lasting until the divorce is finalized, or long-term, potentially continuing until the receiving spouse can support themselves. The court considers various factors to determine the amount and duration of support, including the length of the marriage, each spouse's earning capacity, and financial needs.
Temporary Spousal Support:
This is awarded during the divorce proceedings to help a spouse meet their financial needs until the divorce is finalized.
Long-Term Spousal Support:
The court aims to maintain the couple's standard of living during the marriage, to the extent possible.