Spousal Support

Los Angeles Spousal Support Attorney

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When a husband and wife divorce or legally separate, either spouse becomes eligible to apply for spousal support. In other states, it is sometimes referred to as “alimony” or “maintenance.”

In California, eligibility for spousal support is a complicated issue. The award of spousal support by the court is dependent upon many factors, including the respective incomes of the parties, the length of the marriage and the marital standard of living.

The attorneys at Cooper-Gordon LLP can discuss the various factors in your situation that would determine whether you are eligible for spousal support or would be required to provide it, and the possible amount of the support.

Call us at 310-829-9918 or 310-829-7220 to arrange for a consultation.

Spousal Support and the Law

The basis for spousal support still exists in the law, but the general concept of spousal support has evolved in recent years. The court still mandates permanent spousal support in cases involving long-term marriages and when one spouse is not able to support themselves. In shorter-term marriages and when a spouse is capable of earning a living, the court may or may not grant temporary spousal support depending on circumstances.

Attorney Frieda Gordon discusses the legal evolution of spousal support in her article The Future of Spousal Support: We've Come a Long Way, Baby.

Even when the court does not order spousal support, a spouse may ask for it or agree to provide it during settlement negotiations. In these cases, spousal support becomes part of an overall settlement package that includes agreements on child custody, visitation and property division matters.

Cooper-Gordon LLP can discuss the various factors in your situation. Depending on the particulars of your situation and your overall financial goals, we will work to obtain the spousal support solution that is right for you.

For a consultation with a spousal support lawyer at Cooper-Gordon LLP in Santa Monica, California, call 310-829-9918 or 310-829-7220, or contact us online. We offer initial consultations at a reduced rate.