I live in Newport, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, or other expensive areas in Orange County – does that affect spousal support?
Unlike child support, expenses are considered for the issue of spousal support because the purpose of temporary spousal support is to meet the needs of the receiving spouse, and the purpose of permanent spousal support is to maintain the standard of living that existed during the marriage. As a result, if you and your spouse maintained a high standard of living characterized by living in expensive areas of Orange County such as Dana Point or San Clemente, it will be a factor that the court considers in determining spousal support. However, because the court is given considerable discretion in ordering permanent spousal support, the assistance of an attorney is helpful to defend your rights and ensure that any award of spousal support is fair.
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