Divorce or dissolution of marriage is the legal process by which a marriage is ended in California and the parties are restored to single status. A marriage may also end in legal separation or annulment.
Spousal Support—What is it, what purpose does it Serve, and How Long Can I expect to Pay/Receive it?
It is the policy of the State of California that both parties become self-supporting in a reasonable amount of time. For short-term marriages, less than 10 years, that may mean up to half the length
