Spousal Support Attorney in Yuba City, Marysville & Yuba County
Spousal support is monetary support provided by one spouse or ex-spouse to the other. Either spouse may seek spousal support in Yuba-Sutter area divorces (both men and women have equal rights to request support).
Temporary vs. Permanent Support
For temporary support, courts may use guideline support calculations. For permanent support, the court weighs various factors including but not limited to the length of a marriage, the standard of living during the marriage, the relative incomes or earning potentials of the parties, the health of the parties, the time a party has not worked, and the needs of each party.
Spousal support may be either temporary (during the divorce process) or long-term (after the marriage is dissolved). If neither party needs spousal support at the time the marriage is dissolved, the parties may request the court to reserve judgment on this issue or terminate the support obligation entirely.
Support Enforcement
Spousal support can be enforced by an order to pay the support directly out of an employee’s paycheck. Our experienced attorneys in Yuba City and Marysville can help ensure proper documentation and enforcement of spousal support orders.
Questions about spousal support in Yuba County or Sutter County? Contact Rich, Fuidge, Bordsen & Galyean, Inc. at (530) 742-7371 or visit our contact page for a consultation.
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