Spousal support, also known as alimony, is generally calculated at the beginning of the marital dissolution case by a program known as DissoMaster. This program is also used to determine child support payments. At the time the case is resolved, either through settlement or trial, other factors may come into play when making a spousal support determination.
The spouse who receives alimony, at the time of resolution, has a duty under California law to become self-supporting. Support payments are capped at the standard of living enjoyed by the parties during their marriage. They are limited by the ability of the payer (i.e., the individual paying spousal support) to pay.
Whether you are requesting alimony or are being asked to make spousal support payments, it is important to have a skilled attorney on your side to help you protect your interests. Call the Law Offices of Karen P. Donahoe at 424-270-0546 or contact us online to schedule an appointment to discuss your situation.
Our lawyer will thoroughly review your financial situation to help you get an idea of how much you may be expected to pay or receive as part of a support determination. Depending on which side of the equation you are on, we will look into your spouse's finances and ability to pay, and to his or her full financial picture, in order to establish a legitimate claim for the amount of money that should be received.
We have worked with many high-income clients and understand what is at stake for business owners, practicing professionals and their ex-spouses.
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We have extensive experience handling complex divorce cases and the many issues that may arise. Contact us online or call us at 424-270-0546 to learn more about how we can help you with matters concerning spousal support. From our offices in Los Angeles, we provide representation to clients in Santa Monica, Westside, Brentwood and throughout Southern California.