Divorce and Child Support

Under California law, spouses must support each other while living together. On the other hand, if spouses are not living together there is generally no duty of support, unless there was an explicit agreement to continue to provide support or the court has made those orders in a legal proceeding. Most...

Whether or not you will pay or receive spousal support (formerly known as alimony) depends on many factors. The court will determine support based on the length of the marriage, the circumstances of the parties and the standard of living established during the marriage. Most courts take the following...