Alimony payments are sometimes ordered by the court when a couple gets divorced. They are also sometimes negotiated in an uncontested divorce proceeding by a couple that settles its differences out of court. These are also called spousal support payments in...
Spousal Support
The amount and duration of alimony depends on a number of factors
When couples divorce in California, they generally want the relationship to end so they can move on with life. While some people can divorce and not look back, many people still will be tied to their ex-spouse in some way. If the couple has children together, they...
My spouse had an affair. Will I have to pay them alimony?
If your spouse had an affair, you likely do not want to pay them alimony nor do you think you should have to. Still, infidelity does not automatically negate any chance of alimony. This is because adultery is generally not a factor considered when awarding alimony....
Does marital duration impact how long alimony will be paid?
In any divorce, alimony (also referred to as spousal support or maintenance) can be a topic of dispute. This is especially true in high-asset marriages where one party was the primary financial provider. In these cases, two big concerns are how long the support will...
Determining Permanent Spousal Support in a Carlsbad Divorce
What are the factors for determining permanent spousal support in a Carlsbad divorce? The first concept to cover here is the difference between “temporary” spousal support orders and “permanent” spousal support orders. Temporary orders are issued by the Court usually at the outset of the case or early in the divorce process. Temporary orders exist until they are replaced by…
Modify Existing Spousal Support Orders in Carlsbad
What is the process to modify existing spousal support orders in Carlsbad or San Diego? What changes must occur in order to request a modification of spousal support orders from the Court? Under California Family Law, either spouse has the right petition the Court to modify existing spousal support orders in Carlsbad or anywhere in San Diego. However, the Courts…
The Issue of Spousal Support in a San Diego Divorce
We are often asked about the issue of spousal support in a San Diego divorce. Will I (receive or have to pay) spousal support? How is the amount and duration of spousal support determined? What is the difference between temporary and permanent orders of spousal support? The central questions of spousal support revolve around the need of the recipient and…
Spousal Support Factors in a San Diego Divorce
What are the spousal support factors in a San Diego divorce case? How and when will spousal support be ordered? What is the difference between a “temporary” order and a “permanent” order? There are far too many spousal support factors in a San Diego divorce to list here, and there is no specific calculation or formula for the Judge in…
What Do You Need to Know About Spousal Support Prior to a Divorce in San Diego
What do you need to know about spousal support prior to a divorce in San Diego? If you are considering a divorce you are probably wondering about the issue of spousal support, when it is awarded, how much it’s going to be and how long it will last. While these are all important questions the reality is spousal support is…
The Gavron Warning in a San Diego Divorce
What is the Gavron Warning in a San Diego divorce? When is the Gavron Warning issues and to what California family law issue does it apply? The Gavron Warning is simply a notification issued by the Judge in issues associated with spousal support during or after a San Diego divorce. In essence, the Gavron Warning is a legal reminder that…