Legal Question in Family Law in California

Paying ex's finance

If I was with my ex for 6 yrs and now we are not together any more am I still responcible to pay for her finances?


Asked on 10/01/07, 3:10 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Paying ex's finance

The answer would depend upon the circumstances. If there was an agreement that she stay home and take care of you and the house, you should help her financially until she can get on her feet. Although there is no statute that provides for spousal support, she may be able to get palimony as a result of the agreement the two of you had. This agreement may be determined by the style in which you lived.

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Answered on 10/16/07, 1:37 pm


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