Spousal support: factors.
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SB 589 — Spousal support: factors.
Last action — Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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Summary
Existing law requires a person to support their spouse. Existing law authorizes a court to order spousal support in an amount, and for a period of time, that the court determines is just and reasonable based on the standard of living established during the marriage. Existing law requires a court, in making spousal support awards, to consider specified factors, including, among other things, each party's earning capacity, the needs of each party, and the duration of the marriage. Existing law prohibits an award relating to spousal support and attorney's fees, provides for the setting of the date of separation, and awards community property interest in retirement and pension benefits if there is a criminal conviction for a violent sexual felony, as specified. This bill would also prohibit an award relating to spousal support and attorney's fees, provide for the setting of the date of separation, and award a community property interest in retirement and pension benefits if, in the absence of a criminal conviction, the family court finds that one spouse has perpetrated a violent sexual felony against the other.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
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Action History
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Returned to Secretary of Senate pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Referred to Coms. on JUD. and APPR.
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From printer. May be acted upon on or after March 23.
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Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.
Sponsors
- Marie Alvarado-Gil · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Alvarado-Gil, Marie Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 589 do?
- Existing law requires a person to support their spouse. Existing law authorizes a court to order spousal support in an amount, and for a period of time, that the court determines is just and reasonable based on the standard of living established during the marriage. Existing law requires a court, in making spousal support awards, to consider specified factors, including, among other things, each party's earning capacity, the needs of each party, and the duration of the marriage. Existing law prohibits an award relating to spousal support and attorney's fees, provides for the setting of the date of separation, and awards community property interest in retirement and pension benefits if there is a criminal conviction for a violent sexual felony, as specified. This bill would also prohibit an award relating to spousal support and attorney's fees, provide for the setting of the date of separation, and award a community property interest in retirement and pension benefits if, in the absence of a criminal conviction, the family court finds that one spouse has perpetrated a violent sexual felony against the other.
- Who sponsors SB 589?
- SB 589 is sponsored by Alvarado-Gil, Marie (Republican).
- What is the current status of SB 589?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced February 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB 589?
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