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Law Offices of Frances Headley | Frances Headley
Temporary support is available even after a short term marriage. Temporary support lasts until the court case is complete.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/16/2012
Jones & Williams | Elizabeth Jones
Yours is a very short term marriage. The rule of thumb in a short term marriage for spousal support is half the length of the marriage. But it could be less than that since it is up to the discretion of the Court. You will have to establish need for support and explain why you are not working.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/15/2012
Diefer Law Group, P.C. | Abel Fernandez
Yes. In California, spousal support goes for half the length of marriage if a marriage of less than 10 years. From the facts presented, it appears that after 2.5 years or marriage the spouse in need should be able to get 14 months of support.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/15/2012
Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock | Arlene D. Kock
Yes. However the duration of support is limited by the length of the marriage.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/15/2012
Warner Center Law Offices of Donald F. Conviser | Donald F. Conviser
Yes, for a period equal to 1/2 the duration of the marriage to time of separation.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 2/15/2012
