Five FAQ about Spousal Support in a California Divorce When you’re going through a divorce, there are three main legal issues to be resolved: asset division, child custody and support, and spousal support. Each of these issues is complex and multi-faceted, involving many deeply personal considerations. Amidst the emotional turbulence and logistical stress of…
Just before the 4th of July holiday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law that set off some big fireworks among his divorced constituents—some celebratory and some outraged. After years of heated controversy and vetoing several similar bills (most recently in 2022), DeSantis has enacted a measure to overhaul alimony in…
by Debra Schoenberg When a couple decides to divorce, one important question I’m typically asked is how long does spousal support last? A divorced Huntington Beach man is championing a new ballot initiative that would curtail payments to former spouses to a maximum of five years following a divorce or legal separation. Current California…
The recent changes to the United States tax code dramatically changed most American’s tax liabilities for the tax year 2019 and beyond. As of January 1, 2019, alimony has different tax implications for both the payer and the payee. If you expect to divorce this year, you should have some understanding of how this…
*Informational purposes only. The attorneys at SFLG do not handle Marvin Actions Our readers who were around back in the 1970s may remember a case that made headlines, not to mention legal history. It also introduced the word “palimony” into the lexicon. Thanks to a 1976 California Supreme Court ruling, Michelle Triola Marvin was…
During a divorce, spousal support is determined based on a number of factors. However, the income and assets of both spouses are generally a prime consideration. The same is true when domestic partners break up and one is ordered to pay support to the other. However, many things change in people’s lives that can…
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