Spousal Support in California

[jbnica]

I am would like to know if anybody knows how the Court calculates spousal support in California. I know that they usually try to make it 1/2 the term of the marriage, and that they use the Child Support guidelines to even the fields, but where can I find the database to help me calculate Spousal Support? I found the one for Child support, but it does not allows for input information for spousal support.

Thanks.

[msg]

There is no one formula for such support.


see also http://www.childsup.ca.gov/calculator/

Permanent California spousal support or California alimony is not calculated based on a formula as child support is, but rather based on factors found in the Family Law Code which may be interpreted in a variety of ways. The earning capacity of each party and the standard of living established during the marriage is taken into account when awarding spousal support. The amount of the support lies within the discretion of the Court based on numerous factors and therefore it may be in the best interests of the parties to negotiate spousal support prior to the litigation of the same.

Typically spousal support lasts for one half the length of the marriage; however in marriages over ten years the court will retain jurisdiction to award spousal support indefinitely. Spousal support ends when the supported party remarries or dies or the supporting party dies. As with child support, spousal support may be modified based on changed circumstances (change of income) unless the parties have agreed that spousal support is non modifiable. The parties may agree to waive spousal support or exchange it for an asset

It was my understanding that spousal support could not increase if the supporter earns a higher income than when separated. I am liable for a higher amount if I earn more money in the future?

Also I noticed that the DissoMaster calculation sheet sets for both spouses to have the same net spendable income at the end of the calculations. I was told that there is another method called Family support calculation when I can deduct from taxes the child support I provide to my wife, but I was told that the IRS is not to in tune with it.

Originally Posted by jbnica I am would like to know if anybody knows how the Court calculates spousal support in California. I know that they usually try to make it 1/2 the term of the marriage, and that they use the Child Support guidelines to even the fields, but where can I find the database to help me calculate Spousal Support? I found the one for Child support, but it does not allows for input information for spousal support. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by Unregistered It was my understanding that spousal support could not increase if the supporter earns a higher income than when separated. I am liable for a higher amount if I earn more money in the future? Also I noticed that the DissoMaster calculation sheet sets for both spouses to have the same net spendable income at the end of the calculations. I was told that there is another method called Family support calculation when I can deduct from taxes the child support I provide to my wife, but I was told that the IRS is not to in tune with it.

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