Spousal Support

In California, getting a divorce is pretty straightforward. You do not have to point fingers or prove someone did something wrong, like cheating. Instead, you can just say you have "irreconcilable differences," and that may be enough reason for the court. This means...

Financial matters often lead to intense disagreements between spouses during divorce. Few topics are more emotional for those preparing for the end of a marriage than alimony or spousal support. For example, someone who has long sacrificed their professional ambitions...

Spousal support is one of the vital parts of a divorce. If the court ordered your ex-spouse to pay alimony, they should observe the order. However, down the line, they may stop doing so. If this happens to you, you should take calculated steps. Here is what you can...

Spousal support is supposed to help a spouse meet their financial needs during and after divorce. You may have sacrificed your ability to earn income during the marriage to take care of your family or even given up your career to support your spouse. In such a case, a...

When a marriage comes to an end, one spouse may be ordered to pay spousal support to the disadvantaged party. While ruling on spousal support payment, the court will take into account both parties’ financial circumstances. Depending on the purpose, spousal support can...

A common misconception is that the husband always pays spousal support to the wife following a divorce. However, spousal support is not gender-based. Everything depends on the circumstances of the marriage. Usually, the court will award spousal support, otherwise...

When you divorce, the final divorce judgment may require one party to pay alimony or spousal support to the other. Usually, these payments only last for a certain amount of time, which is also outlined in the final dissolution judgment. The purpose of this support is...

Whether you call it spousal support or alimony, this part of divorcing in Sacramento remains shrouded in several misconceptions. Alimony is a financial tool primarily awarded to help people get on their feet in the wake of a divorce. If you need spousal support or are...

In some California divorce cases, the final dissolution judgment may include a court order requiring one party to pay spousal support or alimony. This involves one party making payments to the other for a specified time period. The goal is to allow the receiving party...

A divorce can be a financially unnerving experience, particularly for a person who has become dependent on their soon-to-be ex-spouse’s income. When a California couple goes through a divorce, the dependent spouse may wonder how they will make ends meet once they are...