Different Types of Alimony

During a divorce one spouse might be ordered to make financial support payments to the other spouse, referred to as alimony or spousal support. There are several different alimony arrangements that can be applied, including:

Temporary Alimony: This type of support is paid while the couple is separated and throughout the divorce, but stops once the divorce has been finalized.

Permanent Alimony: Unlike temporary alimony, permanent alimony is awarded at the conclusion of a divorce, which is to be paid for a length of time specified by the court.  In most cases, permanent alimony is paid indefinitely or until the spouse receiving support remarries or either spouse passes away. It is typically paid in monthly installments or on some type of reoccurring basis. 

Rehabilitative Alimony: This type of alimony is usually only paid for a fixed period of time while the spouse receiving alimony searches for a job or pursues education in order to gain the skills necessary to get a job.

Reimbursement Alimony: When one spouse paid for the other spouse’s higher education or job training, the spouse who received the training or education reimburses the other spouse for full or partial tuition through reimbursement alimony.

Lump-Sum Alimony: Should one spouse decide they do not want any property or joint assets, they can elect to receive a lump-sum payment that is equal to what the value of the property they would have received.

If you have any questions about alimony or how spousal support is paid in California, please do not hesitate to contact the Law Office of Michael R. Young today. Riverside divorce lawyer Michael Young has extensive practice in California divorce law, and can provide you with the experienced representation you need during the divorce proceedings. To schedule a consultation with Mr. Young, please fill out a free case evaluation or simply contact the office by calling (866) 902-5290.