Question regarding Family Law

[rcparsad]

Hi I was wondering if someone files for legal separation, does that
give them the right to have spousal support? And is there a law in
california that says if you are married to someone for ten years, you
are legally bound to give financial support forever? Why would u think
someone would choose legal separation and not file for divorce? Thanks
so much for your time and I apologize for so many questions, I'm just
not knowledged in this area. Thanks again!

[Ohiogal]

Originally Posted by rcparsad

Hi I was wondering if someone files for legal separation, does that
give them the right to have spousal support? And is there a law in
california that says if you are married to someone for ten years, you
are legally bound to give financial support forever? Why would u think
someone would choose legal separation and not file for divorce? Thanks
so much for your time and I apologize for so many questions, I'm just
not knowledged in this area. Thanks again!

No such law regarding permanent spousal support. Legal separation is chosen for purposes such as maintaining health insurance.

[LdiJ]

Originally Posted by rcparsad

Hi I was wondering if someone files for legal separation, does that
give them the right to have spousal support? And is there a law in
california that says if you are married to someone for ten years, you
are legally bound to give financial support forever? Why would u think
someone would choose legal separation and not file for divorce? Thanks
so much for your time and I apologize for so many questions, I'm just
not knowledged in this area. Thanks again!

Spousal support is possible in a legal separation. No a 10 year marriage doesn't mean that spousal support would be forever or would necessarily be ordered at all. Spousal support depends on a whole host of factors.

You should really explain the background behind your questions, you will get better advice.

[nextwife]

There is no law that the fact of simply being married for ten or more years means one is entitled to alimony. MY spouse and I have a twelve year marriage, and there would be NO reason either of us should get alimony should we ever break up. There are several factors that come into play in determining IF there is any valid reason alimony should be awarded.