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| September 21, 2010 |
| My Wife Says She Wants to Get RETRAINED. Does the Alimony Obligation End Once She Does? |
| Posted By Thurman Arnold |
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Q. My Wife tells me that she wants to be retrained so that she can become independent. What can I do to ensure this happens?
A. Whether your spousal support obligation will end if and when your wife gets retrained depends upon a number of factors, including those set forth in California Family Code section 4320. The length of your marriage is a major factor, specifically in terms of whether it was more or less than 10 years (if more than 10, different rules apply). But many other considerations may apply.
However, it is possible to obtain from the Court a "Contingent Order" which terminates support upon the happening of some event. Family Code section 4334.
The most common example is when the supported spouse is attending college, graduate school, vocational retraining, or some other form of education that will allow her to enter the work force. Perhaps, if she drops out of school, your support order can be ordered to terminate upon that contingency.
You will need to plan ahead for these contingencies. Hire a lawyer that has been handling these types of cases for many years.
T.W. Arnold
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