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In California, spousal support is not necessarily indefinite. The duration of support depends on various factors, including the length of the marriage and the receiving spouse's needs. For marriages lasting less than 10 years, support typically lasts for half the duration of the marriage, while for longer marriages, it can be ongoing but is subject to review and modification based on changes in circumstances. Ultimately, the court has discretion in determining the specifics of spousal support.
"A spousal support lawyer is an attorney who mediates between the parties and makes sure that everything is done legally, professionally and amicably when spousal support (alimony) is part of a divorce settlement."
You may be able to get spousal support in PA if your husband abandoned you. You will need to hire an attorney.
only if his attorney had agreed to represent you, also
Yes you are very much entitled to it now.
No. The spousal support order remains in effect until it is modified by the court.
in the state of ca. if you've been married 24 yrs you can expect to pay spousal support for 12 yrs.,
with a modification filing
In California, I was allowed a modification every 3 years. It is just a matter of contacting the District Attorney's office or who ever has your case and requesting it. This goes for both parties.
only child support. Spousal support is taxable income.
The US Constitution requires States to give "full faith and credit" to the laws and orders of other States. However, the mechanisms for enforcing spousal support are much more limited than those for enforcing child support.
There's no such thing as "marital spousal child support." You might be able to get spousal support ("alimony" or "maintenance") for a brief period to allow you to become self-sufficient.