Family Code 4320-4326, basically outlines what factors are used to determine spousal support.
https://law.justia.com/codes/california/2007/fam/4320-4326.html
Jan 20, 2019 - 4320(i) now reads: "All documented evidence of any history of domestic violence, as defined in Section 6211, between the parties or perpetrated by either party against either party's child, including, but not limited to, consideration of: (1) A plea of nolo contendere...
Child Support Factors
Family Code section 4058 - This is core statute with big implications specifically for child support, but also in terms of defining gross income for purposes of spousal support. Subsection (b) has been rewritten.
It used to say:
"The court may, in its discretion, consider the earning capacity of a parent in lieu of the parent's income, consistent with the best interests of the children."
It now reads:
"(b) The court may, in its discretion, consider the earning capacity of a parent in lieu of the parent's income, consistent with the best interests of the children, taking into consideration the overall welfare and developmental needs of the children, and the time that parent spends with the children."
This appears to be a clarification of what factors the legislature considers to directly impact the best interests of a child for purposes of child support awards, and so wants family courts to consider....
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Family Code - FAM ... 4320. In ordering spousal support under this part, the court shall consider all of the following circumstances: .... as punishable pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section 664 of the Penal Code, or of soliciting the murder ... this subdivision shall only apply to convictions that occur on or after January 1, 2019.
Jan 12, 2019 - The new codes went into effect on January 1, 2019. ... Under California's Family Code Section 4320 (j), when determining spousal support, the ...
Family Code 4320 governs the amount and duration of alimony in California .... However, commencing in 2019, the new federal tax laws make modifications to .
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Since the rules on spousal support have drastically changed, make sure to find out how the laws will affect you. Especially if you are the one paying, or believe that you should not be paying the amount you were told to pay...
