Do California judges order permanent and indefinite spousal support? Read on to learn more about spousal support in California.
Alimony and Spousal Support
How does somebody determine how much spousal support they need, what if they over or underestimate?
When it’s difficult to look into the future, and it commonly is, and see where a recipient spouse might be given two or five, or seven years to rehabilitate themselves, it might be best to enter into a more short-term agreement or advocate to a court in the absence of an agreement, that there be […]
Do spousal support payments end if the recipient remarries or moves in with a new romantic partner?
Spousal support payments do not end based upon the cohabitation of the recipient spouse. But there is a presumption of decreased need when a recipient spouse cohabits. Oftentimes the dispute is whether there is a cohabitation or whether there’s merely some co-tenancy or co-occupancy of premises. Now the cases and the statutes, both in California […]
How does a judge determine the amount and duration of alimony someone will receive?
The determination of the amount really depends upon what type of alimony, oftentimes called, “spousal support,” use those references synonymously – is looking at. There are two different phases that most courts will look at, certainly, in California, and that is temporary spousal support and long-term spousal support. Temporary spousal support is that which one […]
How does a judge determine if someone qualifies for alimony in New Jersey?
Both spousal support and alimony are both terms that we use to really say the same thing. In New Jersey we have four types of alimony; we have open-duration alimony and open-duration alimony was previously known as permanent alimony, we have limited-duration alimony, rehabilitative alimony and reimbursement alimony. Open-duration alimony and limited-duration alimony are the […]
Is spousal support available for unmarried couples that break up?
Unmarried partners have the option of establishing a type of legal cohabitation agreement that can outline terms of support should the relationship end. This agreement is more commonly known as a palimony agreement. Palimony can be especially important if one partner gave up their career to care for the kids, or there is a large […]
Are alimony modifications open to negotiation later on?
If the financial circumstances of either the payor or the receiver of alimony significantly changes, an alimony award may need to be modified to reflect this. Circumstances that may lead to a modification request include experiencing a substantial involuntary decrease to your income, failure of a business, or a substantial increase to your spouse’s income. […]
How can your divorce attorney help with alimony negotiations?
Before negotiations start, you and your attorney can work together to develop strong and practical alimony recommendations. You can roleplay how they might be received and devise other alternatives to have ready to propose. Depending upon how you and your spouse are settling your issues, your attorney may actually be the one speaking on your […]
What are some ways to jumpstart stalled alimony negotiations?
Couples who are splitting up are often hurt and angry. Setting these emotions aside can be difficult, but it is absolutely necessary to ensure productive negotiation. Focus on the law as you have been advised by your attorney or mediator, and concentrate on concrete aspects of your case such as the appropriate amount for you […]
In a divorce that involves a business, how is support determined?
Let’s relate this to both child support and alimony, which is also known as spousal support. In New Jersey alimony is addressed under the factors that are set forth under the alimony reform act. The first step would be to determine the standard of living of the marriage and we do that by disclosure of […]
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