SB 589
Spousal support: factors.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies California law regarding spousal support in cases involving domestic violence or violent sexual felonies. Specifically, it prohibits spousal support awards and attorney’s fees to a spouse convicted of such felonies, and it allows the family court to award a community property interest in retirement and pension benefits to the victim of the felony. The bill also establishes a specific date for determining the date of separation in these cases and allows for exceptions based on documented evidence of the victim’s history of abuse.
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