Kinder, LA asked in Divorce for Louisiana

Q: Can fault play a part in Interim Spousal Support? Wife left the home & she is the one that is unhappy.

I am being told fault doesnt play a part in deciding how much interim spousal support, only longterm.

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Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Answered
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Fault has nothing to do with interim spousal support. It only affects periodic spousal support.

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
Answered
  • Marksville, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: That is correct. Interim spousal support is intended to keep both parties in the same standard of living to which they were entitled during the course of the marriage. Permanent spousal support requires a showing of need and freedom from fault in order to receive it.

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