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When it comes to California alimony, there are three basic types. These are permanent alimony, lump sum alimony, temporary alimony, and rehabilitative alimony. The type for which you qualify will depend on several different factors including the duration of your marriage, the earning capacity of both you and your spouse, as well the contribution of one spouse as a homemaker. For more information on the types of alimony, please read on.

Tips on California Alimony:
If the court orders your spouse to pay you permanent alimony, it means that he/she must do so either until he/she dies or until you remarry. Sometimes, an amendment will me made to this agreement stating that alimony can cease if and when you to live with a significant other (even if you arent married). In the case of temporary alimony, however, your spouse will only be required to make alimony payments for a set amount of time determined by the courts (usually one or two years).

If you are awarded lump sum alimony, your spouse will be required to make a one time payment in a hefty amount of money determined by the courts. Like all alimony, a lump sum payment is taxable so make sure to get legal counsel before agreeing to accept. Finally, in the case of rehabilitative alimony, your spouse will be forced to support you until you become financially stable. This is the most common type of alimony.

Now that you know the California alimony options available, you should have no problem coming to terms with what you need. For more information about alimony, divorce collecting support, and/or if you would like some online marriage counseling tips, please access the link provided. This link will direct you to an excellent online divorce tips website where you can find all sorts of helpful information.