Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Spousal support

Generally speaking, no.

Re: Spousal support

The new spouse income would be considered only as to the extent that it affects the payor's after tax income.

Re: Spousal support

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Spousal support is based upon "need" and "ability to pay." For details see: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=fam&group=04001-05000&file=4320-4325

I would argue that "new spouse income" affects ability to pay.

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