Recap, Alimony, California.
Recapping on California divorce a few days ago, and now I am going to give you some more information on California alimony after divorce and the alimony process, what the information for being able to receive alimony after a divorce, remember like most states you can get a temporary alimony during the divorce, to help you start the steps of getting back on your own after the divorce, but that does not always mean you will get alimony after the divorce is final, alimony after a divorce is based on several things.
One thing we need to remember is alimony after a divorce is for the care of a spouse, in any state,and it is to help a spouse get back on their feet, or sometimes alimony can be for the rest of a spouses life,depending on factors such as length of the marriage and age. California alimony is referred to as spousal support. So now here is a list of factors, that is looked at in alimony after a divorce.
* The standard of living during the marriage is of course looked at in deciding alimony after a divorce, if a spouse has become use to a certain way of life for many years, not worked, or also didn't finish school are huge factors.
* The length of the marriage, this also a huge factor in deciding alimony after a divorce. If the marriage was a very short duration. Under 5 years is considered a shot duration, but sometimes you can still receive alimony, it is possibly, can be due to lifestyle, needing school, children.
* The needs of each spouse are looked at in the divorce, when determining alimony, let me give you an example......certain needs needs can be medical, and health needs. These are looked at to see who has the most needs after a divorce. Also a factor in alimony.
* Which spouse has the most financial responsibilities after the divorce, is also looked at?
* If a spouse was a stay at home mom, that is also looked at in the alimony after divorce process.
* The over all contribution to the marriage. So even the house wife is looked at here, if they gave up schooling and a career to give themselves to the marriage and family..If there is going to be any major tax consequences with the divorce. This also plays a huge part in if alimony is to be paid after a divorce.
* The sources of income that is available to each spouse after the divorce, if alimony will be paid?
* Will a spouse have to return to school, to get a better education, to support themselves after a divorce.
Everything is looked at, how long and how much alimony after a divorce is determined on many factors.