Rizio and Nelson California Law Blog

Spousal Support

When a couple is legally separated or divorced, it is expected that the person with the primary income must financially support their former spouse. This is also called alimony. Historically, alimony arose from the idea that even though the husband and wife were no longer physically married, that is, no longer living together, the husband still had an obligation to support his wife because divorce...

Legal Separation

California law allows that either spouse may file for legal separation.  You need to be aware that a legal separation does not mean the dissolution of a marriage, but instead provides for a legal option for those who are not prepared to legally divorce. While many of the procedures for legal separation are the same as they are for divorce there are some things that cannot be changed during a legal...