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Alimony & An Ex's Sexual Orientation

Tue, 2010-10-26 15:44 — Michele

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San Diego divorce lawyers and Certified Family Law Specialist, Michele Sacks Lowenstein and Elizabeth Brown, discuss the weight of the ex-spouse's sexual preference when determining alimony in California.

The lawyers explain that, in California, divorcing because your spouse is gay does not constitute a reason to deny or modify alimony. Alimony is determined on need and an ex's sexual orientation is not factored. However, if the ex is cohabiting in a romantic relationship with a partner, the court may consider them to have a decrease in need and modify the alimony accordingly.

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