The Types of Spousal Support Offered in California

In a vast majority of divorce cases, couples can work together through difficult issues, such as property division or child custody without having to go to court. Despite this, there are many couples that require judicial intervention when it comes to spousal support. If you are contemplating divorce, seek the professional support of an experieinced attorney who can advocate on your behalf. The Inland Empire family law attorneys at the Knez Law Group, LLP can represent your case. Unlike most family law matters, spousal support cases can become quite contentious, and the attorneys at the Knez Law Group, LLP understand this....

13 May

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The Modification or Termination of Alimony in California

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Divorce, Family Law, Spousal Support

In the State of California, spousal support can be awarded from one spouse to the other after a divorce or legal separation. Depending on the financial circumstances of the divorcing parties at the time of the separation, family law courts may award spousal support when one spouse needs monetary assistance as a result of unemployment or low income. Spousal support, however, may be modified or terminated if the receiving party remarries. Whether you are making spousal support payments or receiving them, understanding how a remarriage can affect the order is important. To learn more about your rights and responsibilities, discuss...

03 March

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An Overview on Spousal Support

Posted by Matthew Knez

in Family Law, Spousal Support

Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a form of payment that is received from one spouse to another after an order has been made in a separation or a dissolution (divorce) case. These forms of payments are meant to support the disadvantaged spouse in an economic way so that he or she may experience a comparable standard of living as he or she enjoyed while in the marriage. In most cases, the spouse who earns higher wages is ordered by the court to pay spousal/partner support to his or her former partner. If you believe you are entitled to receive...

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The Types of Spousal Support Offered in California

The Modification or Termination of Alimony in California

An Overview on Spousal Support