No Really, The Laws Governing Spousal Support In A Santa Rosa Divorce Are Gender Neutral.

In any legal proceeding for divorce or legal separation the court may order a party to pay for the support of the other party any amount, and for any period of time, as the court may deem just and reasonable, based on the standard of living established during the marriage. In making an award of spousal support, the court is required to consider all of the following factors: Standard of Living. The court will consider the standard of living of the parties during the marriage. If there is a high standard of living during marriage, the need for support is greater if the supported spouse will have difficulty maintaining that standard. In considering the marital standard of living, the court may exercise its discretion by differentiating between a couple ending a brief marriage in which the standard of living was determined by the other spouse's separate property wealth and that of a couple ending a long-term marriage in which the couple developed a standard of living together. Earning Capacity. The court must consider the extent to which the earning capacity of each spouse is sufficient to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage. Education or Training Contributions. The court must consider the extent to which the supported spouse contributed to the attainment of education, training, a career position, or a license by the other spouse. Contributions are not limited to direct educational expenses, but include the payment by a working spouse of the ordinary living expenses of the marriage during the period when the other spouse is pursuing studies. Ability to Pay. The court must consider the supporting spouse's ability to pay.

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