California Alimony/Divorce laws (attorney, live, cost)

[tonygeorgia]

California divorce law states that if you are married for 10 years and divorce, your spouse will receive lifetime alimony. What if you are married and then you move to California. Lets say I beeb married for 9 years in Iowa, we both moved to California and divorce in 2 years. Will it be lifetime alimony even though we only lived in California 2 years? Thanks!

[Ceece]

Originally Posted by tonygeorgia

California divorce law states that if you are married for 10 years and divorce, your spouse will receive lifetime alimony. What if you are married and then you move to California. Lets say I beeb married for 9 years in Iowa, we both moved to California and divorce in 2 years. Will it be lifetime alimony even though we only lived in California 2 years? Thanks!

That's not how it is. I believe your divorce is dependent on the state you file in and are a resident of at the time, but you should ask an attorney.


"The Ten Year Rule is not a magical number that states that a court will automatically award spousal support with indefinite duration. The duration of support would be determined, based on the circumstances of each case. However, ten years is important, since it may affect the court's ability to revisit the issue of spousal support again, and reissue or change the amount of support - ABSENT any agreements between the parties regarding this matter."

Spousal Support & The Mythical Ten Year Rule | divorcenet.com

[West of Encino]

You know that most of the divorce laws in CA are heavily against men, right? California is one of the most man-hating states in America.

So yes, the ex-wife can receive lifetime alimony. I think it's best once a Californian couple married, they should just leave the state of California.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by tonygeorgia

California divorce law states that if you are married for 10 years and divorce, your spouse will receive lifetime alimony. What if you are married and then you move to California. Lets say I beeb married for 9 years in Iowa, we both moved to California and divorce in 2 years. Will it be lifetime alimony even though we only lived in California 2 years? Thanks!

No! Your spouse, whether husband or wife MAY receive lifelong spousal support. But the good news is, if they remarry they forever and absolutely lose the right to any support whatsoever.

In your case, as has already been stated, your divorce will be subject to the laws of the state in which it's filed. You have to be a current citizen of the state in which you file.

[Huckleberry3911948]

u can but dont have to, its not mandatory u have "settlements" that preclude this law. a settlement is whatever u want it to be. what is really deadly about ca is its a community property state. that means whatever debts she creates during the marriage, whether u know about them or not, are yours. this is where guys get shot up really bad. financial infidelity is rampant. 30% of partners are sneak spenders/debtors. u dont find out til u divorce. matthew 30:36

[angel.est79]

I was wondering when I get my divorce, will I have to pay forever? I have read some very good news about alimony reform, bills presented to attorney general for ballots in November 2016, Initiative 15-0007. would you vote for or against alimony reform?

[Matadora]

One appellate court put it this way:

“As recognized by our Supreme Court, the public policy of this state has progressed from one which entitled some women to lifelong alimony as a condition of the marital contract of support, to one that entitles either spouse to post-dissolution support for only so long as is necessary to become self-supporting.”

[shooting4life]

Alimony should slowly decrease over time to encourage self reliance. Many of women will never get remarried since it would cost them their alimony check.

[GoldenZephyr]

Alimony reform is being pushed surprisingly by women, why? Because more and more women are being forced to pay alimony. Gay couples are starting to fall into the same boat.

Many are "shocked" to see how unfair the system is and are quickly organizing to put in reforms.

Lifetime Alimony is tantamount to slavery, so it should be reformed.

[2sleepy]

Before this goes any further, please re-read Ceece's post #2 The 10 year rule is a myth, if you are married more than 10 years the court retains jurisdiction to modify support but not to grant lifelong support!