Legal Question in Administrative Law in California
i am on S.S.I. and AM getting a divorce can my spouse recieve spousal support if she is healthy to work?
Asked on 1/03/14, 3:24 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Bryan Whipple
Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law
It'll be up to the judge, but I'd think that in 99% or more of cases, someone qualified in all respects to receive SSI would not be required to pay spousal support.
Answered on 1/03/14, 3:45 pm
Kelvin Green
The Law Office of Kelvin Green
SSI is a needs based program generally there is no spousal support out of an entitlement/ welfare type payment.
Answered on 1/03/14, 8:01 pm