Copperopolis, CA Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

When a party to a divorce requests alimony a court must consider a number of factors, one of which is the respective amount each spouse makes. One factor is not dispositive but may reduce or otherwise effect an award of alimony. The best thing to do is to come in for a free consultation to assess all of the factors for alimony and enhancing your chances in your claim for alimony to be granted by the court.

He is responsible for paying only what he was ordered to pay in the divorce. The question would be who was required to pay it under the terms of the Decree.

If he earns significantly more money than you do, you can ask the court to award you temporary Spousal Support, pending the divorce and final orders. Also, he may owe Child Support, depending on the amount of time you will each have the child in your care. As far as the household goods, if he is moving out, you should try to document what is there and each take turns choosing things you each want to keep (all in writing). If he won't do this, keep photographic records. You will want to file your request for orders (Custody, Visitation, Child Support and possibly Spousal Support) as soon as possible, because it will take 4-8 weeks (usually) to get a court date and get orders started.