Legal Question in Family Law in California

Is there a scale for figuring out if alimony would be required in a divorce? Starting to go through a divorce. I earn $130K, my wife earns $85K. We will share custody of our child. I also have an older daughter that I pay child support of $525/month.


Asked on 9/20/10, 2:11 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Diane Singleton-Smith Singleton Smith

While the divorce is pending the court uses a standardized computer program to determine temporary spousal support. To determine what the final spousal support order is the court must make a finding based on all of the factors found under California Family Code 4320.

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Answered on 9/25/10, 2:21 pm


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