Family
Jan. 19, 2021
Determining permanent spousal support: in theory vs in practice
In the immortal words of Yogi Berra: “In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is.”
In the immortal words of Yogi Berra: "In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice, there is." The truth of this timeless maxim is illustrated by the disconnect between the theory for determining the amount of permanent spousal support mandated by Family Code Section 4320 and the practice on the ground.
The disconnect arises because temporary spousal support is routinely determined by using the Dissomast...
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