alimony

Navigating a divorce in California requires a clear understanding of California alimony guidelines. This article breaks down how spousal support is determined, the types of support, key factors that influence decisions, and what you need to know about modification, termination, and taxes. Key Takeaways Types of Spousal Support in California In California, spousal support is […]

divorce attorney

Sometime it is not enough for former spouses to enter into a divorce decree to determine their support obligation and divide their assets and debts, one must be able to collect on the money orders/judgments. It is not unusual that people evade their legal responsibility to pay support or pay out the former spouse. Below […]

In determining whether a spouse is entitled to permanent spousal support (alimony), the court turns to Family Code Section 4320 which listed the following factors:  (a) The extent to which the earning capacity of each party is sufficient to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage, taking into account all of the following:    (1) […]

Gamesmanship

  The Family Code provides that the court has the discretion to order one party to pay the other party’s attorney’s fees in a contested divorce proceeding to ensure that each party has access to adequate representation.  However, attorney’s fees can also be awarded to sanction a party pursuant to sections 271 and 2107, subdivision (c).  […]