
Murrieta CA Spousal Support Attorney
Fighting for a Secure Future for You and Your Loved Ones
Also known as "alimony," spousal support payments can be an extremely contentious matter to discuss during or after the divorce process. However, it’s important to make sure that your rights are upheld in this period of time.
With a Murrieta spousal support attorney from the Law Offices of Michael D. Iverson, APC on your side, you can be sure that your case will be handled with the utmost attention to detail and with a focus on pursuing the best possible outcome on your behalf.
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Understanding Spousal Support and Alimony in Murrieta
Spousal support—in some cases also referred to as permanent alimony—is calculated based on a number of factors.
Key Factors in Calculating Spousal Support Payments:
- Age of the spouses
- Health of the spouses
- Length of the marriage
- Financial needs of the spouses
- Marital standard of living
- Marketable skills of the supported spouse
- Earning capacity of the supported spouse
- Potential difficulties in finding employment for the supported spouse
In some cases, the supported spouse has been through a long term of unemployment so they could devote time to the household and the raising of children. This and other similar factors are understood and considered by the court when determining temporary or permanent spousal support.
What is the California 10-Year Rule?
In California, marriages that lasted 10 years or more are considered marriages of long duration. This means that the court is unable to set a defined termination date for spousal support. This does not mean, however, that spousal support must go on indefinitely after divorce or separation. The court can set a date by which the supported spouse must apply to extend the support, or the support will be terminated. Should you have any further questions on alimony, please contact us today!
For marriages lasting less than 10 years, spousal support typically does not last beyond a time that is equivalent to half the length of the marriage.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Spousal Support in Murrieta, CA
- What factors determine the amount of spousal support?
The amount of spousal support is determined by several factors, including the length of the marriage, the standard of living during the marriage, the financial needs and abilities of both spouses, and the recipient's ability to support themselves. The court also considers the recipient's age, health, and marketable skills. - Can spousal support be waived?
In some cases, spousal support can be waived if both spouses agree in writing. However, this agreement must be approved by the court. It’s essential that both parties fully understand their rights before waiving spousal support.
