Tag: Spousal Support
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How to Enforce Spousal Support in California
When your ex refuses to pay spousal support, is late on payments, or doesn’t give you the full amount, this can be understandably frustrating. Especially since the entire point of spousal support is to help a homemaker become economically independent after a divorce. Without this reliable, financial assistance, getting back on your feet becomes much…
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Can Spousal Support be Garnished?
As everyone with children knows, raising kids is a full-time job. Because it requires so much mental and physical energy, it’s not uncommon for one spouse to temporarily set aside career aspirations, and devote all his or her available attention to homemaking tasks. While this can be a great solution for some families, the downside…
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How Infidelity Affects Alimony in California
Most people are probably already familiar with the term, but to kick things off right, let’s start with the legal definition of adultery, which is: any consenting sexual relationship where at least one of the parties is married to someone else. Historically, punishments for this behavior were swift and harsh, ranging anywhere from torture to…
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7 Divorce Tips for Moms
If you’re a mother who’s considering divorce, you’re facing some unique challenges. Check out these divorce tips for moms to find out what lies ahead – and prepare yourself for a successful outcome. 7 Divorce Tips for Moms Check out these seven divorce tips for moms, and then read on to get answers to some…
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Spousal Support in California: Long-Term Marriages
Spousal support in California after a long-term marriage is different from spousal support after a short-term marriage. The courts have a lot of leeway in determining the amount and duration of support, but California Family Code outlines specific guidelines when a marriage is long-term. So how does spousal support in California work after a long-term…
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What is Considered Income for Spousal Support?
If you’re like many people going through a divorce in California, you need to know what is considered income for spousal support. That’s true whether you’re likely to have to pay spousal support (commonly called alimony) or whether you’re likely to receive it. Usually, the court awards alimony to the lower-earning spouse. It’s a way…
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If I Get Remarried, Do I Still Have to Pay Alimony?
“If I get remarried, do I still have to pay alimony?” This is a pretty common question – and it’s one there’s a definite answer to. Yes, you still have to pay alimony to your former spouse if you get remarried. Here’s a closer look at what alimony is, why you pay it, and when…
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Divorce Advice for Stay-at-Home Moms
If you’re a stay-at-home mom who’s facing divorce, you probably have a lot of questions. While most of them can be solved during a consultation with a Stockton divorce attorney, here’s a quick peek at a little divorce advice for stay-at-home moms. Divorce Advice for Stay-at-Home Moms Being a stay-at-home mom is wonderful – but…
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Is Adultery Illegal in California?
Is adultery illegal in California? Many people whose spouses have cheated ask us that question – and the short answer is no. Adultery isn’t illegal in California, but it can affect some aspects of your divorce. Here’s what you need to know. Related: Should you divorce a cheating spouse? Is Adultery Illegal in California When…
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LGBTQ Divorce: 5 Things You Need to Know
If you’re like many people, there’s a lot you don’t know about LGBTQ divorce. Is it the same as every other divorce, or are there nuances that make it different (or that would make your case harder)? These are five things you need to know about LGBTQ divorce – but if you have more questions,…
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