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Bookmark or Share- Long-term spousal support | California Courts | Self Help GuideOnce a divorce is final, you may receive (or pay) spousal or domestic partner support. This is called permanent or long-term spousal support. This is usually a monthly payment that can last for many years.
- Temporary spousal support | California Courts | Self Help GuideThere are 2 ways to get or change temporary spousal support 1. You and your spouse have a written agreement Prepare an agreement. 2. You ask the judge to order support This is the same if you want to get support or you need to change the support amount. Ask the judge to order temporary spousal support
- How to collect spousal support | California Courts | Self Help GuideThey help collect spousal support if you're receiving child support (not just an order for past-due child support). Their services are free. The LCSA has many other ways to help collect support.
- Example trial issue: spousal support - California CourtsAt a spousal support trial, a judge will decide: How long support will last (duration) The amount of support; If support will change over time (step up or down) When support will end; To make a decision on each of these issues, a judge must consider what the law says and evidence you and your spouse present at trial.
- Spousal support | California Courts | Self Help GuideSpousal support (also known as alimony) is a court ordered payment from one spouse or domestic partner to help cover the other’s monthly expenses. In California, when it is between married persons, support is called spousal support.
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