SB589 modifies spousal support considerations in California family court for cases involving violent sexual or domestic violence felonies.

SB589 amends Section 4324.5 of the Family Code to alter spousal support considerations in cases of violent sexual or domestic violence felonies. If there is a criminal conviction or a finding of such a crime by the family court, the court may determine that certain spousal support factors do not apply. The bill prohibits awarding spousal support to the convicted spouse from the injured spouse and mandates that attorney's fees and costs be paid from community assets, not the injured spouse's separate property.

SB589 modifies spousal support considerations in California family court for cases involving violent sexual or domestic violence felonies.

SB589 amends Section 4324.5 of the Family Code to alter spousal support considerations in cases of violent sexual or domestic violence felonies. If there is a criminal conviction or a finding of such a crime by the family court, the court may determine that certain spousal support factors do not apply. The bill prohibits awarding spousal support to the convicted spouse from the injured spouse and mandates that attorney's fees and costs be paid from community assets, not the injured spouse's separate property.