In California, spousal support is determined by considering various factors. 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 standard of living close to what they had during the marriage after it has ended. If you’re facing spousal support negotiations, reach out to Kendall Gkikas & Mitchell, LLP for guidance.
