California · Family Code
FAM §4335: An order for spousal support terminates at the end of the period provided in the order and shall not be extended unless the court retains jurisdiction in the order or under Section 4336.
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Spousal support orders end on the date specified in the order unless the court kept power to extend it or Section 4336 applies.
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An order for spousal support terminates at the end of the period provided in the order and shall not be extended unless the court retains jurisdiction in the order or under Section 4336.
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