It is not uncommon in divorce actions for one party to possess greater means than the other. While any marital property is subject to division upon divorce, while the divorce is pending, the lesser-monied spouse may suffer economic hardships. Thus, it is within the Court’s discretion to grant temporary spousal support in cases in which it believes such support is warranted. Recently, a California Court examined when temporary spousal support is appropriate in a matter in which it rejected the husband’s assertion that it was not necessary due to the parties’ lengthy separation during the pendency of the divorce. If you want to learn more about your rights with regard to spousal support, it is advisable to meet with a San Diego spousal support attorney promptly.
Background of the Case
It is reported that the husband and wife married in 1984 and separated in 2010. The husband filed a petition for dissolution later that year. They have two adult children. Following their separation, the wife moved to Texas to live with her parents. The wife worked as a probation officer from 1998 to 2003, after which she was a stay-at-home mother. She worked as a teacher’s aide in Texas.
It is alleged that the husband works as a property assessor, a position he has held since 1986. In early 2021, the wife filed a request for an order seeking temporary spousal support and attorneys’ fees. The husband opposed the request, arguing he should not be responsible for her support. The Trial Court ordered the husband to pay approximately $2,100 per month in temporary spousal support, and the husband appealed. Continue reading