Marital Expense Sharing
Obligation for spouses to share marital living expenses (Civil Code Art. 760). Even during separation, the higher-earning spouse must pay. Amount determined by court calculation tables.
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Q. What does Marital Expense Sharing mean?
Obligation for spouses to share marital living expenses (Civil Code Art. 760). Even during separation, the higher-earning spouse must pay. Amount determined by court calculation tables.
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