Spousal Support in California: The 14 Factors, How Long It Lasts, and the 2026 Tax Change
Unlike child support, California has no fixed formula for long-term spousal support — no plug-in-the-numbers calculator, no statewide table. Instead, judges weigh a specific list of factors written into law, and the outcome depends heavily on the length of the marriage and the specifics of both spouses’ situations. Here’s how that actually works, what changes once a marriage crosses the 10-year mark, and a real 2026 tax law change that affects the math for anyone finalizing support this year. ...