What will determine spousal support in a Carlsbad divorce? Divorce often creates inequitable financial challenges for the parties. This is especially true when one of the parties earns more than the other. California family law provides spousal support as a way to equalize the opportunity for each party to have the opportunity to financially manage life post-divorce. Eligibility for and…
Duration
Will Spousal Support Be Enough and How Long Will it Last?
We are often asked “will spousal support be enough and how long will it last?” How long does spousal support last in a North County or Carlsbad divorce? Will it be enough to be able to support a separate household? Questions of spousal support are not as clearly defined in California law as the child support calculations guidelines. Therefore, spousal…
Will I Have to Pay Spousal Support in North County San Diego?
We are often asked “Will I have to pay spousal support?” When the marriage has lasted a long time it is usually modified to include “Will I have to pay spousal support for the rest of my life?” Spousal support is a complex legal issue of divorce. California’s spousal support laws are quite extensive as is supporting case law. If…
How is Child Support Calculated in Carlsbad and North County
How is child support calculated in Carlsbad and North County San Diego? California family law provides very specific guidelines and a complex formula for the calculation of child support. Carlsbad and North County divorce cases require these calculations to be completed to the letter of the law. From that point forward, deviations can be negotiated based on numerous factors including…