Alimony, which is also called spousal support, is determined based on many factors in California. These include:
- Length of the marriage
- Standard of living while married
- Earning capacity of the spouse requesting support
- Other spouse’s ability to pay support
- Age and health of both spouses
- Division of assets and debts
- Custody arrangements for any children
- Any history of domestic violence
- Existence of any prenuptial agreement
The goal of spousal support is to ensure that both parties can maintain a similar standard of living after the divorce. That being said, spousal support can be a complex nuance of divorce proceedings. That is why seeking legal guidance is recommended. For assistance with alimony matters, turn to Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP.
