How Alimony Can Be Voided. Georgia law does not guarantee alimony for either spouse as part of a divorce. In some cases, alimony can be nullified altogether by circumstances such as abandonment or adultery. In fact, state law often forbids alimony if either of those circumstances can be proven.
Alimony in Georgia is not a guaranteed part of the your divorce. Circumstances such as adultery or abandonment nullify the spouses rights to request spousal support. Typically spousal support is awarded for a spouse ending a long term marriage (10+ years) where one spouse has minimal income earning potential.
California Alimony California determines alimony based on the recipient's “marital standard of living,” which aims to allow the spouse to continue living in a similar manner as during the marriage.
You are not legally obligated to support her. If a divorce is filed the court could make alimony retroactive.
How is the Amount of Alimony Determined? Supporting Spouse's Ability to Pay. The Best Interest of Children. The Lenght of a Marriage. The Ability to Earn. Standard of Living the Spouses Maintained During the Marriage. Educational or Emotional Support.
California determines alimony based on the recipient's “marital standard of living,” which aims to allow the spouse to continue living in a similar manner as during the marriage.