The court calculates the presumptively correct sum for spousal maintenance by deducting 20% of the requesting spouse's income from 30% of the other spouse's income. The lower figure from the two computations will determine the yearly maintenance award.
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.
The person asking for alimony must show the court that he or she needs financial support, and that the other spouse has the ability to provide financial support.
The person asking for alimony must show the court that he or she needs financial support, and that the other spouse has the ability to provide financial support.
The court calculates the presumptively correct sum for spousal maintenance by deducting 20% of the requesting spouse's income from 30% of the other spouse's income. The lower figure from the two computations will determine the yearly maintenance award.
In New York, if a marriage lasts a long time and a spouse is old, ill or unable to support themselves, permanent alimony may be awarded.