Why does the length of the marriage matter in a San Diego divorce? How does the duration of the underlying marriage affect many issues, including the division of community property and spousal support? California Family Law recognizes the real life implications of the duration of the marriage between the parties. When a marriage lasts for a relatively short period of…
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Will I Be Awarded Spousal Support in My San Diego Divorce?
You may have several questions regarding financial issues associated with getting through the process of a divorce. One of the most common questions we are asked is “Will I be awarded spousal support in my San Diego divorce case?” The question of spousal support (often referred to as alimony) essentially comes down to three important issues: the duration of the…
How a Request for Spousal Support will be Handled in My San Diego Divorce
Are you wondering how a request for spousal support will be handled in a San Diego divorce? Will you be eligible to receive spousal support or required to pay it? Unlike child support, which has a very established process and calculator for determining the need for and amount of child support, spousal support is a much more flexible and broad…
Will Spousal Support be Ordered in Your San Diego Divorce?
Will spousal support be ordered in your San Diego divorce? It can be challenging enough to provide for your family when you enjoy the benefit of two incomes. In many cases one of the spouses makes the decision to give up a career or work less to have more time to care for the children or manage the household. In…
What is the likelihood of Spousal Support After 10 Years of Marriage in a San Diego Divorce?
What is the likelihood of spousal support after 10 Years of marriage in a San Diego divorce? A few decades ago in California, if the underlying marriage lasted longer than 10 years, spousal support could almost be viewed as a permanent contract of support. Many subsequent Court Cases, Appellate and Supreme Court decisions have had an impact on the nature…
Why is The Length of the Marriage Important in a Carlsbad Divorce?
Why is the length of the marriage important in a Carlsbad divorce? California Family Law presumes a marriage which lasted longer than 10 years to be of long duration. Two of the primary issues associated with the length of the marriage are spousal support and the division of community property. Spousal support is designed to provide additional financial resources to…
How Does the Duration of Your Marriage Affect the Outcome of Your Divorce
How does the duration of your marriage affect the outcome of your divorce? One of the most important facts our Family Court will consider is amount of time the parties were married. Generally speaking the longer two parties are married, the more they are able to build together. Incomes tend to rise for those who work as they age and…
What Will the Judge Consider When Determining Spousal Support?
Many clients ask us whether or not spousal support will be ordered as part of their San Diego divorce case. What will the Judge consider when determining spousal support in your case? Unlike child support, where there is a specific formula to follow, spousal support has no such formula and is based on complex California family law. There are several…
How Will the Length of Your Marriage Affect Spousal Support
How will the length of your marriage affect spousal support during and after your divorce in Carlsbad or North County? How long do you have to be married in California to qualify for spousal support and how is the amount of spousal support determined? In some cases the parties in question have only been married for a few years. In…
Will I Get Spousal Support in my Divorce
We are often asked “Will I get spousal support in my divorce?” The answer to this question is much more complex than questions surrounding child support. Unlike the California child support calculator, spousal support is not an immediately calculable number. What is the purpose of support? How long will support last (duration)? How much will spousal support be? Will spousal…