What is the process for evaluating and calculating spousal support in a Carlsbad or North County divorce? When two people legally separate or divorce, the court is concerned about establishing a fairly equal financial playing field for both parties. As a result, temporary and/or permanent spousal support could be a part of your divorce process. Although this is referred to…
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How is Spousal Support Calculated in a North County Divorce?
How is spousal support calculated in a North County divorce case? Unlike child support, where California has published specific guidelines and calculations, spousal support or “alimony” as it is often referred to is much more discretionary. This often leads to dispute and expensive litigation as the parties work to protect their interests during a divorce. The spousal support page on…
When is Spousal Support an Issue in a Carlsbad and North County Divorce?
When is spousal support an issue in a North County or Carlsbad divorce case? Not every case contains spousal support or alimony (as it is often referred to). What types of cases typically involve spousal support? In general terms, spousal support is applied when one of the parties will be placed in a more challenging economic position than the other…
Filing Taxes after a Divorce can be Trickier than You Think
Just about everyone knows that getting a divorce is a complicated undertaking. So too can filing taxes after a divorce in Carlsbad. And while most people generally consider these two to be non sequiturs, some of our readers are quite familiar with the fact that these two coincide quite frequently and can compound frustrations. That’s because there are a lot…
Proposed Tax Reform will Impact Divorce in Carlsbad
How will the proposed tax reform impact divorce in Carlsbad? Spousal support, referred to as “alimony” by the IRS is presently deductible for the payor and taxible for the recipient. Child support is presently neither deductible for the payor nor taxible for the recipient. The tax impact of child support and spousal support is a significant consideration in the majority…
What is Palimony – Why is It Important to Couples Who Live Together?
“Palimony” is a term that was made famous in a case involving the Actor Lee Marvin (The Dirty Dozen and many other films). Mr. Marvin lived with Michele Triola for several years. When they finally separated Ms. Triola sued Marvin alleging he owed her “Palimony” (a play on the word alimony, now known as spousal support). Ms. Triola asserted that…
California man submits initiative to end alimony
An Orange County man is attempting to put an end to alimony. Currently, signatures are being gathered for the initiative that is intended to stop alimony (also known as spousal support). Secretary of State Alex Padilla granted permission to supporters of the initiative to begin the process of gathering signatures. This group will need to gather 365,880 signatures from registered…
Q: My husband keeps telling me he thinks he should divorce me because he will soon inherit his parents’ Carlsbad estate…
…and he doesn’t want me to get any of it. I think he is also fearful he will have to pay me alimony for the rest of my life. We have only been married for 7 years, have no children and we currently live in a modest home in Encinitas, California. How can I assure him I am willing to…