As previously mentioned in Part 1, calculating alimony can be a complex matter because California state law allows any factor the judge considers just and equitable to both parties affect his or her ruling. To speak about your particular situation and determine the best course of action, just call Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell at 909-482-1422 to set up an appointment with one of our expert family law attorneys.
If you go to divorce court to resolve the alimony disputes in your divorce terms, the judge will shape his or her ruling according to California state law and his or her best judgment. With so many variables, it’s absolutely essential to have an experienced, professional, and perspicacious attorney who specializes in family law represent your case. To dramatically increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome in your divorce, particularly in terms of alimony, call Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell at 909-482-1422 or email info@parents4children.com.
Here are some more factors that affect a judges ruling about alimony (see part 1 for additional factors):
Domestic violence and abuse are key factors in determining alimony rulings:
- Has there been any history of domestic violence, including but not limited to emotional distress?
- What is the balance of the hardships experienced by each party?
- Spousal support may be eliminated or reduced if the supporting spouse is convicted of a crime.
Goal of self-sufficiency
- The court’s goal is that eventually the supported party will become self-supporting within a reasonable amount of time. The general rule for marriages lasting less than 10 years is within half the amount of time of the marriage. Longer marriages don’t have a set limit to the length of alimony support. This amount can be increased and decreased according to the court’s discretion, dependant on circumstances specific to each case.
The court could consider absolutely anything that pertains to the either spouse’s situation:
- Any other factors may impact the court’s alimony decision, if the judge considers them just and equitable.
With so many variables, it’s clear that if you don’t have a lawyer who knows what he or her is doing, you could end up with an incredibly unfair alimony ruling in court. Don’t risk it!
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