Spousal Support Document Preparation

Spousal Support

When a couple legally separates or divorces, the issue of spousal support is addressed. Spousal support is either awarded, terminated or reserved. The court follows the guidelines in Section 4320 of the California Family Code when determining a fair spousal support award. Some couples mutually agree on what their spousal support will be, have it ordered and stay out of the courtroom. Because it is more complicated to determine the fair amount of spousal support as compared to determining the guideline for child support, a couple should seek the advice of attorney if they need help with this. Whether you want to establish, modify or terminate spousal support, we can prepare your documents.

 Spousal Support – The Process

Our team can schedule appointments the same or next day to begin the preparation of your legal documents. If you are requesting the court to establish or modify spousal support, income and expense information is required. The court also requires information regarding the parties’ assets & obligations, skills, work history, standard of living, education, age and health. Modifications to current orders made by the agreement of the parties are usually ordered within a few weeks because a hearing is not required. If a hearing is requested, the other party must be served and it will be at least 30 days, usually longer, to have an order. Orders that are a part of an uncontested judgment for a divorce or legal separation without an agreement will take longer as there are more documents to file, and more steps to follow in this process.