How Do You Request Spousal Support (California)?
Find out whether or not you are entitled to spousal support (alimony) and what steps you must take to get it. Written by a divorce attorney with more than 25 years experience. If you want spousal support in California, you must request it in the Petition or the Response. There is a box on these forms for you to request spousal support. On the Petition, the box is 7.f. and on the Response, the box is 9.f. If you and your spouse agree on spousal support, you must also agree on: -the monthly amount -how long it will last and -any other terms. There are many, many options to choose from when writing a spousal support order. Whole books are written on the subject. If you are divorcing without an attorney, I would suggest a trip to your local county law library for more information. Usually, no spousal support is ordered when: -the marriage was short or -their are no children of the marriage and each spouse makes enough money to support themselves. If the parties cannot agree on the issue of
