Spousal support, also known as alimony, is financial assistance one spouse provides to the other following a divorce or legal separation in California. Its duration is not indefinite and terminates under certain circumstances. Understanding these circumstances is crucial for both the payor and recipient.
The termination of spousal support payments impacts both parties’ financial planning significantly. For the payor, it represents the end of a financial obligation. For the recipient, it necessitates self-sufficiency or alternative income sources. Historically, spousal support aimed to address economic disparities arising from the marital relationship, with the duration reflecting the length of the marriage and the spouses’ respective abilities to support themselves.
