It is first important to note that California makes no special distinctions between husbands and wives insofar as who has what rights during a divorce. During a separation, the financial responsibilities between spouses will vary from case to case, depending on the specific circumstances and applicable legal statutes. In some cases, a husband may indeed be required to provide financial support to his wife during separation, especially if:
There would be a significant income disparity between the two parties without such support.
The wife has custody of the children and needs such funds to meet their needs.