📜 Understanding Spousal Support Enforcement in California Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a court-ordered financial obligation one spouse must pay to the other after divorce or separation. If your former spouse is not complying with the spousal support order, California law provides several enforcement mechanisms to help you collect the payments you are entitled to receive. ⚖️ Reviewing Your Court Order Before taking any action, ensure that your spousal support order is valid and enforceable. Check for: ✔ The specific amount of support due each month. ✔ The duration of payments as per the court order. ✔ Any conditions or modifications made over time. If your former spouse has fallen behind on payments, calculate the total unpaid amount, including interest, since California law allows interest accrual on overdue payments at a rate of 10% per year. 📌 Direct Communication with Your Ex-Spouse Before escalating matters legally, consider discussing the issue with your e...
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