CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Spousal Support
......Jurisdiction
.........Temporary Support Orders
 7 Cards On This Topic:
  • Court has subject matter jurisdiction to order temporary spousal support in actions for dissolution or legal separation.
  • Court may order temporary spousal support in actions for nullity.
  • In rem jurisdiction over H's in state property sufficient to permit court to make temporary spousal support and TROs prior to H's having knowledge of action or being served.
  • Court not required to honor Native American tribal custom and tradition that is inconsistent with California law and public policy regarding temporary spousal support.
  • Court may make temporary support and fee orders while it determines if foreign judgment valid.
  • Court may grant support pending final determination of validity of foreign divorce.
  • Personal jurisdiction required to make spousal support orders.


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