Are you and your spouse going separate ways? This is a most difficult time, and the decisions you make can have a lasting impact on you and your family. In some cases, when an individual is asked to sign a prenuptial agreement before the marriage, it can be viewed in a negative light. You’re not… Continue reading →
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My forever is over!
When you said, “I do”, you thought it would be forever. For whatever reason, you marriage is over and it’s time to file for divorce. Filing divorce papers is the first step in the divorce process. This can be an emotional process. In addition, the requirements of the divorce court can add stress and uncertainty…. Continue reading →
Can I Ask For Spousal Support?
Spousal support is paid by one spouse to the other to help that person maintain the lifestyle established during the marriage. It can be a source of contentious, ongoing disputes. Spousal support matters can be agreed upon privately or decided by the court. California courts consider numerous issues when determining whether spousal support should be… Continue reading →
What A Man Needs To Know About Divorce
Are you a man experiencing divorce? Do you feel like your ego has been beat down? Do you feel like your drifting in the middle of the ocean alone? Facing divorce is not a pleasant experience; however, you shouldn’t let it ruin the rest of your life. Stand up for you – fight for your… Continue reading →
Divorce – What’s going to happen?
When a couple decides to end their marriage, it can be one of the most difficult and traumatic experiences that ever happens to them. With emotions running high and stress hanging around, sensitive issues like child and/or spousal support, child custody, and parenting plans can make it difficult for the couple to set their differences… Continue reading →
Annulment
When a couple says, “I do”, it is supposed to be forever or “until death do us part”. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In most states, divorce may be the most common legal process for ending a marriage, but it may not be the only option available. Depending on your circumstances, it may… Continue reading →
Alimony/Spousal Support
While getting a divorce signifies the end of your marriage, it does not necessarily mean that your financial obligations towards each other are over. Alimony or spousal support is payment from one spouse to the other that can continue long after your divorce is finalized. It is said to be a payment of support from… Continue reading →
When is spousal support allowed?
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a payment made by one spouse to the other for support during or after legal separation or divorce. A party can ask the court in his or her first filing to award temporary alimony to help the party meet expenses during the divorce. Similarly, a party seeking a… Continue reading →
Permanent spousal support
Depending on your circumstances, spousal support could last for just a few months or for a lifetime. Permanent support is sometimes awarded to individuals who have relied solely on their spouse’s income. In addition, their age, health or lack of work experience makes them unemployable. It is up to the court’s discretion when awarding support… Continue reading →
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