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Understanding Spousal Support in California

When marriages in California reach their conclusion through divorce or legal separation, spousal support, commonly known as alimony, emerges as a critical and often contentious issue. Spousal support in California, also known as alimony, is a court-mandated financial arrangement where one ex-spouse pays a sum of money over time to their former partner. This support is designed to assist the lower-earning or non-earning spouse maintain a standard of living similar to that enjoyed during the marriage. The higher-earning spouse...