How To Terminate Alimony
If you’ve been paying alimony far too long, this post may be for you.
Family Code Section 4322
There is a code section that says where there are no children, and the other side has enough to live on, you can seek termination.
This wonderful code section is Family Code section 4322, which states, “In an original or modification proceeding, where there are no children, and a party has or acquires a separate estate, including income from employment, sufficient for the party’s proper support, no support shall be ordered or continued against the other party.”
Free Judge’s Benchguide on Support
First, educate yourself by reading this Judge’s Benchguide on Support.
If you want to terminate alimony, you need to argue that there are no children, and the other side is self-sufficient, or has acquired a separate estate sufficient for support. There may be a need to hire experts.
Marriage of Terry
if you are the recipient of support, you will want to argue different things, like Marriage of Terry and Spousal Support Termination under Family Code 4322 . Call our offices.
What If I’ve Been Married for Over 10 years?
There are so many misconceptions to this. Check out these 2 other blog posts
Of course, the BEST way to avoid or limit alimony is to put it in your prenup.
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