If you’re like many people going through a divorce in California, you need to know what is considered income for spousal support. That’s true whether you’re likely to have to pay spousal support (commonly called alimony) or whether you’re likely to receive it. Usually, the court awards alimony to the lower-earning spouse. It’s a way to level the playing field ...
“If I get remarried, do I still have to pay alimony?” This is a pretty common question – and it’s one there’s a definite answer to. Yes, you still have to pay alimony to your former spouse if you get remarried. Here’s a closer look at what alimony is, why you pay it, and when you can stop paying it. ...
Spousal Support Payments Are No-Longer Tax Deductible if You Divorce After January 1, 2019 Divorce can be complicated, particularly where there are children involved. However, even cases involving significant amounts of spousal support are highly contentious. Prior to the 2019 change, The IRS provided a useful negotiation tool, making spousal support tax-deductible to the paying spouse; this will all end ...
If you’re like most people, you’ve heard of spousal support – but what is temporary spousal support in California? Is it something you may have to pay or something that you’ll receive? Here’s what you need to know about temporary spousal support. (Learn more about the differences between temporary and permanent spousal support here.) What is Temporary Spousal Support in ...
Temporary and permanent spousal support in California are very different – but here’s what you need to know about each before you ask for an alimony order in your divorce case. Asking for Temporary vs. Permanent Spousal Support in California Under California law, you have the right to ask for spousal support as soon as you begin your case. Either ...
If you’re like many people, you’ve heard of temporary alimony (commonly called spousal support in California) – but here’s the low-down on what it is, how long it lasts and whether you’ll be entitled to receive it. What is Temporary Alimony in California? The state of California allows you to ask the court for a temporary alimony order after you ...