Spousal support, also known as alimony, helps a lower-earning spouse maintain financial stability after a divorce. However, spousal support can become more complex when one or both spouses are self-employed. Self-employment can make it harder to determine true...
When you or your ex remarries, you may wonder how that changes child support. Getting remarried doesn’t automatically change a support order, but it can influence certain factors that determine how much support you pay or receive New spouse income usually doesn’t...
Temporary spousal support serves as financial assistance during a divorce. It helps the lower-earning spouse maintain stability until the divorce process concludes. However, you might wonder whether temporary support can transition into permanent support. The answer...
Spousal support payments can have a significant impact on taxes for both people involved. Understanding how California state laws affect spousal support can help you be more prepared for your financial responsibilities during and after a divorce. How spousal support...
Emancipation of a child marks a significant legal change. This impacts various responsibilities, including child support. Parents and children need to understand how this process affects ongoing child support obligations. Termination of child support When a child...
Divorce can bring many challenges, especially when it comes to financial matters. If you rely on the spousal support you receive to maintain your standard of living, the news that your ex-spouse is remarrying might raise concerns. Understanding its potential...
Spousal support, also known as alimony or maintenance, is a legal obligation in which one spouse provides financial support to the other spouse during or after a divorce or separation. The purpose of spousal support is to ensure that both spouses can maintain a...
Child support plays an important role in ensuring the well-being of children following the separation or divorce of their parents. However, life circumstances change for many reasons, which may affect the financial situation of a parent paying child support....
Job loss is a life event that affects various aspects of an individual's life, including familial responsibilities. According to the Office of Child Support Services, in 2022, child support payments collected in the U.S. totaled $30.5 billion. In California, where...
Divorce or separation becomes even more complex when you have a child with special needs. California child support laws ensure that both parents contribute to the child's financial needs. Families should keep key considerations in mind when negotiating a support...
