Central Valley Fathers' Rights Attorneys
Spousal Support

During a divorce or legal separation, spousal support, also known as alimony, will need to be addressed.  It is generally engrained in our culture that only woman are entitled to receive spousal support; however, this is not the case.  In fact, spousal support or alimony can be paid by either the husband or the wife. 

Spousal support is awarded in two forms: temporary support and permanent support.  During the process of litigating your divorce case, temporary support can be issued to either party by the court.  Temporary support is generally based upon the wages of the parties; however, the court has discretion to consider other factors as well.

Permanent support is based upon a series of factors codified in the California Family Code.  These include:

• The standard of living during the marriage;
• The age and health of both parties;
• The length of the marriage;
• History of domestic violence in the marriage; and

several other factors will be considered by the court.
At Arnold Law Group, our experienced and skilled fathers' rights attorneys can provide valuable assistance in this area.  Spousal Support is not something to be taken lightly, it can have a drastic effect upon your current and future financial condition.  Call us for a free case evaluation.

Contact the experienced fathers' rights attorneys at the Arnold Law Group to aggressively defend your rights as a father in Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Oakhurst, Tulare, Visalia,  Merced and surrounding areas.