What are the factors for determining permanent spousal support in a Carlsbad divorce? The first concept to cover here is the difference between “temporary” spousal support orders and “permanent” spousal support orders. Temporary orders are issued by the Court usually at the outset of the case or early in the divorce process. Temporary orders exist until they are replaced by…
Standard of living
How Does the Marital Standard of Living Affect a Carlsbad Divorce?
How does the marital standard of living affect a Carlsbad divorce? The Family Court in a divorce case will consider the “status quo” prior to the end of the marriage. The status quo includes the lifestyle the couple had enjoyed prior to filing for divorce. Once the divorce is completed, the income and assets which once supported a single household…
How Will the Length of Your Marriage Affect Spousal Support
How will the length of your marriage affect spousal support during and after your divorce in Carlsbad or North County? How long do you have to be married in California to qualify for spousal support and how is the amount of spousal support determined? In some cases the parties in question have only been married for a few years. In…
How Does Your Previous Standard of Living Affect Spousal Support
How does your previous standard of living affect spousal support in a Carlsbad divorce case? How will the standard of living be determined in your case? The standard of living enjoyed by the couple during the course of their marriage is one of the key factors when determining the need for and potential amount of spousal support. The general idea…
Spousal Support Has a Lot to Do with Previous Lifestyle
The award of spousal support has a lot to do with previous lifestyle and the ability of each spouse to achieve gainful, long term employment. Carlsbad family law courts are absolutely influenced by the lifestyle enjoyed by the parties during the marriage. In fact maintaining the “standard of living” of a former spouse after a divorce is the primary reason…