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California is one of a few states where you can benefit in alimony payments from staying married 10 years or longer. In this situation, the spouse earning less income retains the right to be paid alimony for as long as he or she needs, and as long as the paying spouse can pay.

When determining alimony payments, a family court will consider the length of the marriage. In California, spousal support may be paid for up to half the length of a marriage that lasts 10 years or less. Unions that lasted longer than 10 years are considered 'long term,' and no specific duration will apply.

There is no ?Ten Year Rule? in California requiring spousal support to last indefinitely for marriages of more than ten years. However, ten years is an important milestone that could affect the court's ability to revisit the issue of spousal support later. Divorce is difficult. We can help make it easier for you.

If you received these forms, your spouse or domestic partner is asking the court to legally change your marriage or domestic partnership. Usually, this means they're asking for a divorce. They may be asking for a legal separation or annulment.

How long after a divorce can I ask for alimony in California? Usually, spousal support is requested during the initial divorce proceeding, but you can ask for support at any time after the divorce as well as long as the court has retained jurisdiction over support.

In California, a wife is entitled to half of the marital assets and up to 40% of her spouse's income for child support, spousal support, and other terms of the divorce settlement. If you are going through a divorce, it is important to explore the entitlements a wife has and how the final settlements are determined.