Spousal support is a monetary payment that is made by one spouse to the other in the event of a divorce or legal separation. The spouses can either agree upon the amount and duration of the payments or they can have the family court intervene.
When the court intervenes, the judge reviews each spouse’s:
· Employment
· Health
· Educational background
· Length of the marriage
· Ability to earn a living
Once spousal support is awarded, the payments are usually made on a monthly basis. If you would like further legal insight into your spousal support matter, it is important to talk to a skilled Orange County Family Law attorney who can protect your financial security and your future best interests.
