10 Key Factors for Determining Spousal Support in California
Divorce is challenging on many levels, but for high-income individuals, spousal support—often referred to as alimony—adds another layer of complexity. Whether you’re a business executive, professional, or entrepreneur, understanding how California courts work when...
Spousal Support in California
Nowhere is the phrase, “What’s mine is yours,” more applicable than while you are married. Here, anything one partner earns belongs to both, and so (at least legally) it doesn’t matter if one makes more than the other. You are both joint owners of it all. But what...
Failure to Pay Alimony in California
When you divorce your spouse in California, the judge in your case might order one of you to pay the other spousal support. Spousal support – commonly called alimony – is a fixed sum of money that one spouse pays the other so that the recipient can get back on their...
How to Avoid Paying Alimony in California
Alimony—commonly called spousal support—is part of many divorce cases in California and can add significant stress, particularly when you want to ensure that you aren’t left with burdensome financial obligations post-divorce. Understanding how to avoid paying alimony...
