Will spousal support be ordered in your San Diego divorce? It can be challenging enough to provide for your family when you enjoy the benefit of two incomes. In many cases one of the spouses makes the decision to give up a career or work less to have more time to care for the children or manage the household. In…
Spousal Support
Modification of Spousal Support Rejected Due to Spouse’s Effort to Hide Income
A California Family Court recently rejected a former husband’s modification of spousal support request due to bad faith and an attempt to manipulate business ownership to hide “income.” The former husband owned a business which provided a $50,000 per year salary and an additional $200,000+ in business income annually. He had been originally ordered to pay over $9,000 per month…
How Long Can You Expect Spousal Support to Last?
How long can you expect spousal support to last in a San Diego divorce? Generally speaking, a lot will depend upon the length of the underlying marriage. However, there is no specific formula for calculating spousal support under California Family Law. The law provides the Judge in your case with a long list of factors which must be weighed to…
What Happens to Child Support and Spousal Support Orders if the Parties Reconcile?
What happens to child support and spousal support orders if the parties reconcile after a divorce in San Diego? What happens to support orders when unmarried couples move in together? The Certified Family Law Specialists are pleased to report that a number of our clients have reconciled during the process of a divorce case. We work to support our client’s…
Is There an End to Spousal Support During or After a San Diego Divorce?
We are often asked if there is an end to spousal support during or after a San Diego divorce. When and why is spousal support ordered and when does it come to an end? If there has been a substantial change in the finances of either the payor or the recipient of spousal support will the amount of the support…
Does Bankruptcy Discharge Child Support or Spousal Support?
Does bankruptcy discharge child support or spousal support? If one of the co-parents after a divorce falls into a serious financial challenge will a bankruptcy affect existing child support or spousal support orders? Orders issued by the Family Court in a divorce case relating to child and spousal support are known collectively as a domestic support obligation. Child support and…
Have You Considered the impact of a Divorce on Insurance?
Are you contemplating the end of your marriage in Carlsbad? Have you considered the impact of a divorce on insurance? Insurance is often an issue in a divorce case which involves children, child support or spousal support as well as serious illness. It is important to make sure you have considered the impact of a divorce on insurance policies in…
How Long Do I Have to Pay Spousal Support During and After a Carlsbad Divorce?
One of the most common questions we are asked in a Carlsbad or San Diego divorce case is: How long do I have to pay spousal support during and after a Carlsbad divorce? What is the difference between temporary and permanent spousal support orders? Spousal support has been established by California Family Law Code to level the financial playing field…
When Seniors Get a Divorce in San Diego
Are you approaching or entering retirement and considering the end of your marriage? You’re not alone. Gray divorce rates (when the parties are above the age of 50) have substantially increased over the past decade. What are some of the most important issues when seniors get a divorce in San Diego? Divorce has nearly doubled for those over the age…
How is Spousal Support Determined in a San Diego Divorce
How is spousal support determined in a San Diego divorce case? The determination of spousal support (sometimes referred to as “alimony”) in divorce cases throughout the San Diego area is quite complex. There are several factors which determine if and when spousal support is to be awarded, and the amount of support itself. These include but are not limited to:…