California · Family Code

FAM §4322: In an original or modification proceeding, where there are no children, and a party has or acquires a separate estate, including income from employment, sufficient for the party’s proper support, no s

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In family law proceedings without children, a party with sufficient separate property or employment income may be exempt from spousal support obligations.

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In an original or modification proceeding, where there are no children, and a party has or acquires a separate estate, including income from employment, sufficient for the party’s proper support, no support shall be ordered or continued against the other party.

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