Spousal Support
At the Law Offices of Korol & Velen, we represent clients from throughout the Greater Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and the South Bay areas of Southern California in the divorce-related matters of spousal support and modifications to support agreements and court orders. The principal attorneys at our firm have been certified as family law specialists by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and our practice is dedicated solely to family law concerns.
About Spousal Support (Alimony)
The court may order monthly payments by one spouse to support the other spouse pending a divorce or legal separation. Formerly referred to as alimony, spousal support may continue after the conclusion of the divorce, depending on factors outlined in § 4320 of the California Family Code. Spousal support is awarded in addition to any child support.
Either spouse may be ordered to pay spousal support to the other. For couples married less than ten years, the typical length of spousal support to be ordered is one-half the length of the marriage. In long-term marriages (ten years or more), permanent alimony can be awarded (until the supported spouse’s death or remarriage), depending on the circumstances.
In awarding permanent spousal support, the judge must consider many factors, such as: each party’s income and earnings; earning capacity; age and health of the parties; obligations and assets of each party; duration of the marriage; needs of each party based on the standard of living established during the marriage; education, job skills or occupation of each party, etc.
Contact Us
For answers to your questions about temporary or permanent alimony and post-decree modifications to support agreements or court orders, call or contact a knowledgeable spousal support lawyer at the Law Offices of Korol & Velen today and schedule a free consultation.
