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…
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Will There Be a Gavron Warning in Your San Diego Divorce
Will there be a Gavron Warning in your San Diego divorce as it pertains to spousal support? What is the Gavron Warning, and why is this an important issue in many California divorce cases? Under California law the Court may want a recipient of spousal support to become self-sufficient over a period of time and to make reasonable efforts to…
Spousal Support and the Ability to Work During and After a Divorce
A recent case in a California appellate court helps to shed some light on spousal support and the ability to work if you are to receive support during and after a divorce. The case in the Second District Court of Appeals shows the burden proof on a party who claims they cannot gain meaningful work is on the party requesting…
Will You Have to Pay Spousal Support in Your North County or Carlsbad Divorce?
Will you have to pay spousal support in your North County or Carlsbad divorce? Many factors must be considered during spousal support negotiations, mediation or litigation. There is no finite spousal support computation under California law as one would find for child support. However, California’s family law code does specify several “factors” which must be considered including but not limited…
How Long Do You Have to Become Self Sufficient After a Gavron Warning
How long do you have to become self sufficient after a Gavron Warning? The “Gavron Warning” is simply an expectation set by the Court during a North County or Carlsbad divorce proceeding and it relates to spousal support. The Gavron Warning establishes the Court’s expectation the spouse receiving support will become self-sufficient in an appropriate period of time. We are…
Change is Required to Modify Spousal Support in Carlsbad
What change is required to modify spousal support in Carlsbad? Many people seem to believe spousal support orders are somewhat permanent. It may surprise you to learn the modification of spousal support is becoming more common each year in North County Family Law Courts. Family law Judges and Magistrates often suggest that spousal support is meant to be temporary, although…
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…
How To Achieve Post Decree Modifications to Spousal Support
Are you searching for information on how to achieve post decree modifications to spousal support in North County San Diego? Spousal support is quite common, especially in marriages which last longer than ten years. Can an order of spousal support be modified down the road? What happens if the Judge issued a Gavron Warning and the time has come and…
Going Back To Work After A Divorce
Going back to work after a divorce can seem like a daunting task. For a stay-at-home Mom or Dad the prospect of finding appropriate work after so many years of caring for the children is overwhelming. In some cases, the stay-at-home parent has a college education, used to work and had strong professional skills. In others, they supported their former…
Can The Court Order a Stay At Home Mom to Get a Job After a Divorce?
Can the Court order a stay at home mom to get a job after a divorce? What is a “Gavron Warning” and what impact can that have upon a spouse who hasn’t worked for several years or who stayed at home to care for the children? Generally speaking, California holds parents equally responsible for providing for their children after a…