Can alimony be waived?

Can alimony be waived?

An alimony waiver means that you and/or your spouse agree that no award of support, maintenance or alimony will be made by the Court at the time of the divorce. If you waive alimony at the time of your divorce, you are also waiving any claim for past or future alimony. You and your spouse have similar levels of income.

Can a prenup say no alimony?

In most jurisdictions, having a prenup in place can help the breadwinner spouse avoid having to pay alimony to the other in the event of a divorce. In order to ensure this occurs, it’s important that your prenup clearly states that there will be no award of spousal support to your ex in the event you divorce.

Can you waive alimony in California?

Under California law, spousal support can be waived by a person prior to the marriage in a prenuptial agreement. The future spouse must have independent legal counsel at the time of signing the prenuptial agreement and the terms must be conscionable at the time of signing.

Is alimony in California for life?

Under California Law, the general presumption for duration of support is “one-half the length of the marriage,” for marriages of fewer than 10 years. This means that if you were married for six years, the judge has the right to limit alimony for one-half of the marriage if the need exists (three years).