Category Archives: Spousal support
When and for How Long Is Spousal Support Paid in Orange County?
Whether you receive or pay spousal support, you are likely wondering, “When and for how long is spousal support paid in Orange County?” The duration of payments depends on factors such as the length of the marriage, the financial circumstances of each spouse, and the…
Modifying Spousal Support in California: When and How to Request Changes?
While spousal support – or alimony – may strike you as being basically set in stone once it’s ordered by the court, that is not always the way it works in California. There are circumstances when spousal support can be modified, and having a better…
How Does Spousal Support Modification Work after Divorce?
In Orange County family law matters, alimony is called spousal support, and it is awarded in those divorces in which one spouse is left without the financial means to cover their reasonable needs – given the standard of living achieved during the marriage – while…
Am I eligible for spousal support in my California divorce?
Spousal support is a hot topic in any Orange County divorce. Its purpose is to provide a spouse who earns significantly less to maintain a similar standard of living after divorce. Where there is sufficient, the goal of the court is to allow both parties…
Legal separation and its date to remember
There are many reasons why couples pursue a legal separation, including tax issues, health insurance matters and religious beliefs, but the most common is something of a gray area: The couple is unsure if they want to stay married, but they’re also not ready to…
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