Tag: Alimony
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Prenups in California: What You Need to Know
If you’re getting a divorce in Stockton and you’ve signed a prenuptial agreement – commonly just called a prenup – here’s what you need to know. What is a Prenup in California? A prenup is a legal document that can help one party’s assets in a divorce. The Uniform Prenuptial Agreement Act covers prenups under…
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“I Want to Divorce My Husband”: 5 Signs You’re Ready for Divorce
“I want to divorce my husband.” If you’ve said those words – or even if they’ve just been floating around in your head a while – it might be time for you to get in touch with an attorney and learn about your options. But are you really ready for divorce? The good news: You…
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Spousal Support Payments Are No-Longer Tax Deductible if You Divorce After January 1, 2019
Spousal Support Payments Are No-Longer Tax Deductible if You Divorce After January 1, 2019 Divorce can be complicated, particularly where there are children involved. However, even cases involving significant amounts of spousal support are highly contentious. Prior to the 2019 change, The IRS provided a useful negotiation tool, making spousal support tax-deductible to the paying…
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What is Temporary Alimony in California?
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard of temporary alimony (commonly called spousal support in California) – but here’s the low-down on what it is, how long it lasts and whether you’ll be entitled to receive it. What is Temporary Alimony in California? The state of California allows you to ask the court for a…
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Alimony in California After a Long-Term Marriage
Alimony in California after a long-term marriage is often a bit different from alimony after a shorter-term marriage. There’s actually a popular myth that says if you’ve been married for 10 years or more, you’re entitled to receive alimony (or that you’ll have to pay) for the rest of your life… but that’s exactly what…
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Typical Alimony Payments: What You Need to Know
For many people going through a divorce in Stockton, there’s a very important question: What are typical alimony payments in California, and how long will I receive or make them? Because alimony varies – both in amount and duration – in every divorce case, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to that question. However, you can get…
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Debt and Divorce in California
The division of debt can be one of the most contentious issues of divorce, so it’s imperative that you work with a Stockton divorce lawyer who understands how to negotiate and who’s willing to fight hard for your rights. But how is debt divided in a divorce in California, and what can you do to…
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Uncontested Divorce in California
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard that there are two types of divorces: Contested and uncontested. But what is uncontested divorce in California, and why does it matter? What is Uncontested Divorce in California? An uncontested divorce is one in which you and your spouse don’t fight in court – you come to a…
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Protecting Assets From Divorce: 7 Tips to Safeguard Your Future
In many divorces, the primary focus isn’t who did what or which party sacrificed the most. Instead, it boils down to one thing: Assets. Even if your divorce is about more than assets, you need to know how to protect what you have – and avoid losing things to your spouse when you don’t have…
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San Joaquin County Divorce Basics
When you live in Stockton, San Joaquin County will process your divorce case. But how does it all work, and what do you need to do if you’re ready to end your marriage? You may want to talk to a San Joaquin County divorce attorney who can answer all your questions and give you legal…
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