This is a generic Affidavit to accompany a Motion to amend or strike alimony provisions of a divorce decree because of the obligor spouse's changed financial condition. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Spousal Support For In King
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You are not legally obligated to support her. If a divorce is filed the court could make alimony retroactive.
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.
In most cases, alimony in a short-term marriage may last for half the duration of the marriage. So, alimony might be ordered for 2.5 years for a five-year marriage.
Nevertheless, as mentioned above, a spouse could be denied spousal support for various reasons. The courts have the authority to deny a spouse alimony if they don't need financial support or can work. A judge could also deny a spouse spousal support if the payor does not have enough funds to afford it.
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.
Spousal maintenance is normally durational that is, it has a set duration, normally long enough for the payee spouse to become self-sufficient. However, there are cases, given age, health and inability to support themselves, that the payee may be awarded nondurational or permanent alimony.
You are not legally obligated to support her. If a divorce is filed the court could make alimony retroactive.
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.
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Spousal support cases are started with a spousal support petition in Family Court. There is no filing fee in Family Court.You can go to Family Court for a court order for spousal support. Spousal support is an amount of money that the court orders one spouse to pay to the other spouse for his or her reasonable needs. Learn how to terminate alimony due to death, remarriage of the defendant's spouse, or cohabitation. King Law helps you understand your rights. For an initial consultation, please call or contact us online. The purpose of a maintenance award is to help the receiving spouse become financially independent after a divorce. This type of support is awarded during the divorce proceedings to assist the lower-earning spouse until a final decision is made. You will need to complete Form 330 – Petition for Spousal Support and file it with the court.