Support

The unknowns of divorce might have you scrambling for financial support to make ends meet. You may wonder if long-term alimony will happen and what kind of payment you can expect in the meantime. Courts determine how much alimony payments are after assessing multiple...

When you hire an attorney, you expect to receive full representation from someone who knows and follows the law. No matter what type of case you have, you want the best outcome possible. However, if your attorney violates the Rules of Professional Conduct, acting...

A court order to pay spousal support might impact your life for many years to come. Your compliance may reduce tension between you and your ex, as well as prevent ongoing legal hardships. Budgeting spousal support could get easier over time. However, if you encounter...

Divorcing your partner and no longer having someone to share financial responsibilities with may cause overwhelming uncertainty. The reality of having to balance the cost of necessities and pay the bills may leave you feeling hopeless. Depending on the circumstances...

Spousal support is generally not something the court will award for a lifetime except in rare cases. It is a maintenance payment to help one spouse financially after a divorce when the other spouse is in a better financial situation. Because of the intention of this...

When your California marriage ends, you may develop financial concerns and question whether you might be able to enjoy the same standard of living you do now when your divorce becomes final. If you think you are not going to be able to realistically support yourself...

If there is a significant disparity between the incomes of you and your partner, a judge may award you spousal support as a component of your divorce proceedings.  California recognizes two basic types of alimony: temporary and permanent spousal support. The amount...

While facing a divorce, you may have questions regarding either partner or spousal support payments. It is common to wonder how the courts calculate alimony payments and what the difference is between a temporary and permanent order.  Keep reading for more information...