How are changes in San Diego family lifestyles affecting family law and divorce? As Millennials and Baby Boomers age the “traditional family” stereotype is continually changing. The legal challenges which arise from changes in San Diego family lifestyles require significant reflection. A recent study has shown the actual divorce rate for all marriages presently stands near 40%. One reason: it…
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How Will a New Relationship Affect the Recipient of Spousal Support after a Carlsbad Divorce?
How will a new relationship affect the recipient of spousal support after a Carlsbad Divorce? Are you receiving spousal support and wondering how a new serious relationship may affect your finances? Are you presently paying spousal support to a former spouse who has moved in with a new partner? What becomes of spousal support obligations in these cases? It is…
If My Former Spouse Moves In With Another Person Does it End Spousal Support
If my former spouse moves in with another person does it end spousal support obligations? Permanent spousal support ordered in a divorce is frequently limited to a specified period of time or until a specified event, such as death or remarriage. If a recipient of spousal support cohabits with a member of the opposite sex then the California legislature has…
How does Cohabitation Affect Spousal Support After a Divorce
How does cohabitation affect spousal support after a divorce in Carlsbad or North County? What happens when you are paying spousal support after your divorce and you learn your former spouse is cohabiting with someone new? These cases are highly unique and based upon the individual circumstances in each case but worth discussing with the experienced Certified Family Law Specialists…
Can You Stop Spousal Support if Your Ex Cohabitates or Remarries
Can you stop spousal support if your ex cohabitates or remarries in the future? What do you need to know about spousal support today to prevent issues down the road? During the process of a divorce it is quite common for the income of one spouse to be substantially less than the other. One spouse may have left the workforce…
What is Palimony – Why is It Important to Couples Who Live Together?
“Palimony” is a term that was made famous in a case involving the Actor Lee Marvin (The Dirty Dozen and many other films). Mr. Marvin lived with Michele Triola for several years. When they finally separated Ms. Triola sued Marvin alleging he owed her “Palimony” (a play on the word alimony, now known as spousal support). Ms. Triola asserted that…