The most common type of spousal support is usually called rehabilitative alimony—because it's meant to "rehabilitate" dependent spouses by giving them financial support while they gain the education, training, or work experience needed to become self-supporting.
Types of Alimony in California Temporary Alimony. Temporary alimony, also called “pendente lite” spousal support, is awarded during the divorce process. Permanent Alimony. Permanent alimony, despite the name, doesn't necessarily mean lifelong support. Rehabilitative Alimony. Reimbursement Alimony.
For marriages less than ten years, support will last half the length of the marriage. For marriages more than 10 years, there's no assumption about what's reasonable.
Misconduct: Certain behaviors can also lead to the disqualification of alimony. For instance, if a spouse is found to have engaged in financial misconduct, such as hiding assets or failing to disclose financial information during the divorce proceedings, this can result in disqualification.
FL 157 refers to California Family Law Form 157, which is a form used in family law cases in the state of California. The purpose of FL 157 is to provide a summary of the assets, debts, income, and expenses of the parties involved in a divorce or legal separation case.
How to ask to change long-term spousal support Fill out the Request for Order form. Request for Order (form FL-300) ... Fill out the Income and Expense Declaration. Income and Expense Declaration (form FL-150) ... Attach documents to support your case. Make copies of your forms. File your forms.
If you and your spouse can agree to change support, you can write-up your agreement and submit it to the court for a judge to sign.
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.
Misconduct: Certain behaviors can also lead to the disqualification of alimony. For instance, if a spouse is found to have engaged in financial misconduct, such as hiding assets or failing to disclose financial information during the divorce proceedings, this can result in disqualification.