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…
Spousal Support
Request Modification of Your Divorce Decree
How do you request modification of your divorce decree for child custody & parenting time, child support or spousal support? Why won’t the Court hear every request for these changes? If a change is minor and both parties are in complete agreement you may file a motion requesting the change and approval by the Court. This simply requires the review…
Will I Have to Pay Spousal Support in North County San Diego?
We are often asked “Will I have to pay spousal support?” When the marriage has lasted a long time it is usually modified to include “Will I have to pay spousal support for the rest of my life?” Spousal support is a complex legal issue of divorce. California’s spousal support laws are quite extensive as is supporting case law. If…
Going Back To Work After A Divorce
Going back to work after a divorce can seem like a daunting task. For a stay-at-home Mom or Dad the prospect of finding appropriate work after so many years of caring for the children is overwhelming. In some cases, the stay-at-home parent has a college education, used to work and had strong professional skills. In others, they supported their former…
What Impact Will an Affair Have Upon Spousal Support?
What impact will an affair have upon spousal support in an Oceanside, Encinitas or Carlsbad divorce? We are often asked questions regarding the conduct of the other spouse and the impact it will have upon all aspects of the divorce including: Spousal Support Child Custody and Parenting Time Division of Property and Disposition of the Family Home Most people believe…
Can The Court Order a Stay At Home Mom to Get a Job After a Divorce?
Can the Court order a stay at home mom to get a job after a divorce? What is a “Gavron Warning” and what impact can that have upon a spouse who hasn’t worked for several years or who stayed at home to care for the children? Generally speaking, California holds parents equally responsible for providing for their children after a…
Issues Most Likely to Drive Up the Cost of a Divorce
What issues are most likely to drive up the cost of a divorce and how can you avoid these expensive financial traps? The two most expensive and commonly contentious issues in a North County or Carlsbad divorce case are child custody and parenting time and business or professional practice ownership. Issues surrounding the children can be the most expensive challenges…
Financial Impacts of a Divorce
What are the financial impacts of a divorce? California couples who are ending their marriage should be aware of the financial aspects of the decision. Understanding how the divorce will impact their finances can help people to plan ahead accordingly. One of the major issues in many divorces is determining which spouse will get the home and how the other…
How Does Remarriage Affect Child and Spousal Support Payments in Carlsbad and North County?
How does remarriage affect child and spousal support payments in Carlsbad and North County family law courts? What usually happens in these cases? Lets begin with the conversation regarding child support. California family law was modified in the early 1990’s to specify that the Court cannot consider the income of a new spouse or non-marital partner (i.e. living together) as…
When is Spousal Support an Issue in a Carlsbad and North County Divorce?
When is spousal support an issue in a North County or Carlsbad divorce case? Not every case contains spousal support or alimony (as it is often referred to). What types of cases typically involve spousal support? In general terms, spousal support is applied when one of the parties will be placed in a more challenging economic position than the other…