Spousal support (also known as alimony) is a court ordered payment from one spouse or domestic partner to help cover the other's monthly expenses. Also, keep in mind that property division, child support, and child custody issues will typically have no bearing on a spousal support order.If you are involved in a divorce and need to figure out alimony, contact our San Diego spousal support lawyers today about your case! The San Diego spousal support and alimony lawyer at Boyd Law has extensive experience handling these cases in San Diego. (619)-232-1206. At Moshtael Family Law in San Diego, our spousal support team will help you pursue the spousal support order that is most appropriate for your needs. OUR SAN DIEGO DIVORCE ATTORNEY CAN HELP YOU RESOLVE YOUR MATTER - CALL FOR FREE CONSULTATION - EXPERIENCED DIVORCE ATTORNEY. Our San Diego spousal support attorneys can help! Call to speak to our intake team, Monday through Friday 9 am – 5 pm. If you were married for fewer than 10 years, then alimony is generally paid for up to half the length of the marriage (so 10 years or fewer). If child support is an issue, spousal support is calculated after child support is calculated.