If you want to modify spousal support in California, it is advisable to consult with a family law attorney who specializes in spousal support matters. They can guide you through the legal process and help you present your case effectively.
A change in the cost of living alone does not typically warrant a modification of spousal support in California. However, it may be considered along with other relevant factors if there is a significant impact on the parties’ financial circumstances.
In California, the court expects the receiving spouse to make reasonable efforts to become self-supporting or contribute to his/her support needs. If the receiving spouse fails to do so without valid reasons, it may be a factor in modifying spousal support. Often a court will issue a Gavron warning to the support receiving spouse based […]Continue reading
Misuse of spousal support payments by the receiving spouse generally does not automatically warrant a modification of support. However, if it can be proven that the misuse affects the receiving spouse’s financial need, a modification may be considered – but challenging.
Inheritances received by the paying spouse can potentially be grounds for modifying spousal support, depending on the specific circumstances and impact on the paying party’s financial situation and income generated by the specific inheritance asset acquired (if any).
If the receiving spouse becomes disabled and experiences a change in income or financial needs, they can seek a modification of spousal support based on their new circumstances (unless spousal support is non-modifiable in the Judgment). The increase in spousal support, if any, does not exceed the supported spouse’s Marital Standard of Living and the […]Continue reading
If the paying spouse becomes disabled and experiences a change in income, he/she can seek a modification of spousal support based on his/her new financial circumstances.
If the receiving spouse experiences a decrease in income, they can seek a modification of spousal support based on their changed financial circumstances (unless spousal support is non-modifiable in the Judgment).
If the paying spouse experiences a decrease in income, he/she can seek a modification of spousal support based on their changed financial circumstances (unless spousal support is non-modifiable in the Judgment).
Cohabitation with a new partner may be grounds for modifying spousal support in California if it substantially changes the receiving spouse’s financial needs or circumstances. These types of modification proceedings are evidence driven and usually difficult to prove.
