Woman's Conviction For Domestic Violence Ends Right To Receive Spousal Support

California Family Code Section 4325 creates a rebutable presumption that a spouse convicted of domestic violence against the other spouse shall not receive spousal support.  In a recently published opinion the California Court of Appeals held that woman who was convicted of domestic violence against her husband could have her spousal support terminated even though the earlier settlement agreement awarding her the spousal support was the non-modifiable.  Click here to read the court's opinion.