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…
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…
Determining what must be paid in spousal support is one of the main factors in a lot of California divorce cases. How is the judge going to decide what needs to be paid out? First, the judge is going to look at a number of key factors. These include, but are not limited to,…
Unlike the laws that govern what we can and cannot do behind the wheel of a car or on U.S. roadways, there is no single handy-dandy book people can reference when it comes to legal issues concerning family law. Well, that is unless you want to reference our state’s Family Code, which contains a…
A lot of people think that when they get a divorce and sign the last document, all ties are severed with their former spouse and they never have to be in contact with them ever again. But while this might be the case for some, for those who have children or for those who…
As a nation, we’ve made important strides in gender equality. Women have become an essential part of the workforce. In 40 percent of all U.S. households, women are the breadwinners. However, there is one significant area where there is still a great deal of gender disparity — alimony. According to the U.S. Census, only…
The question we pose in this week’s post title may seem like an archaic one considering the fact that women make up a little more than half of the labor force, according to the most recent report from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But we assure you that it’s not only a question that…
