Spousal support is generally not something the court will award for a lifetime except in rare cases. It is a maintenance payment to help one spouse financially after a divorce when the other spouse is in a better financial situation. Because of the intention of this...

When your California marriage ends, you may develop financial concerns and question whether you might be able to enjoy the same standard of living you do now when your divorce becomes final. If you think you are not going to be able to realistically support yourself...

If there is a significant disparity between the incomes of you and your partner, a judge may award you spousal support as a component of your divorce proceedings.  California recognizes two basic types of alimony: temporary and permanent spousal support. The amount...

While facing a divorce, you may have questions regarding either partner or spousal support payments. It is common to wonder how the courts calculate alimony payments and what the difference is between a temporary and permanent order.  Keep reading for more information...