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Recent Posts in Spousal Support Category

  • How is Spousal Support Calculated in California?

    When a couple divorces, the higher-earning spouse may be asked to make payments to the other spouse in order to provide him or her with financial support. Couples rarely earn the same amount in a marriage, and when a couple divorces, the lesser-earning spouse might not enjoy the same lifestyle as he or she did during their union. The courts often use alimony payments to balance the financial ...
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  • Spousal Support: Legal vs. Emotional

    In court, the spousal support process starts when the judge awards temporary support (before trial). Typically, this is a straight calculation based on the parties’ respective incomes and is a higher number than will be awarded for a permanent support order. In making a permanent support award, the judge will consider, among other things, a list of factors found in California Family Code Section ...
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