Spousal Support

Can You Reduce My Alimony/Spousal Support Payment?

Wednesday, January 9th, 2019
Categories: Blog, Spousal Support

If you are getting a divorce in Century City and you are the higher income-earning spouse, it’s definitely possible that you will be asked to pay spousal support, also known as alimony, as part of your divorce settlement. How much you are asked to pay depends on a variety of factors. Here are some frequently asked questions our Century City divorce lawyer often hears from clients in regards to alimony and spousal support reduction.

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How Alimony and Child Support Payments Change During a Move or Loss of a Job

Monday, July 30th, 2018
Categories: Blog, Child Custody, Spousal Support

When a judge issues child support or spousal support (or both) orders in Century City and surrounding areas of Los Angeles, the parties involved in the order have a legal obligation to follow it. In fact, not following the order and falling behind on payments can have serious consequences.

That being said, spousal support and child support orders can be modified when the situation warrants it, such as during a move or following the loss of a job. The following considers how to modify or terminate such payments, and how an experienced Los Angeles divorce lawyer can help. Read more of this post.

Separate, Separated, Separation

Friday, February 20th, 2009
Categories: Blog, Child Custody, Division and Valuation of Property, Filing for Divorce, Legal Separation, Spousal Support

Here are three legal terms that you should think about if you are thinking about filing for divorce:

Separate – Separate Property

One part of a divorce is the division of property. California is a community property state. All property obtained by either party during a marriage is presumed to be community property and jointly owned 50/50 unless the acquisition of the property was the result of a gift or inheritance. Any property acquired during a marriage that can be traced to separate property is also separate property. All other property, including property that was acquired before marriage or after the date of separation, is separate property. Certain actions and/or agreements Read more of this post.