Category Archives: Spousal Support
Can Your Ex Retire To Avoid Paying Spousal Support?
Spousal support, or alimony, is often one of the most contentious aspects of a divorce settlement. If you are receiving spousal support, you may worry about what happens if your ex-spouse decides to retire. Can they simply stop working to avoid making payments? In California, the answer is not so straightforward. While retirement can… Read More »
Key Factors the Court Considers in a Spousal Support Battle
When couples go through a divorce, one of the most contested issues is often spousal support, also known as alimony. In California, courts must evaluate a number of factors to determine whether one spouse should receive ongoing financial support and for how long that support should be paid. At Foster Hsu, LLP in San… Read More »
How Long Will You Need To Pay Spousal Support?
Right after a marriage concludes, it is likely that one spouse will need to pay some form of spousal support to their now-former spouse. To ensure that this spousal support is ideal for both parties, it is wise to be aware of the different types of spousal support a court can order and the… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Spousal Support And Domestic Partner Support?
When you are seeking spousal support, or when your ex has indicated that they plan to seek support, you are likely to have many questions about how the spousal support process works in California. If you conduct some initial research, you may learn that California law recognizes both “spousal support” and “domestic partner support.”… Read More »
Will I Be Required To Pay Taxes On Spousal Support?
Spousal support in California, which is also known as alimony, is a payment ordered by the court from one spouse to the other spouse. The payment is intended to help the receiving spouse pay their monthly expenses, and support can be awarded in cases involving married couples or domestic partners who have registered their… Read More »
Who Pays Taxes On Spousal Support?
Spousal support in California is ordered by the court, and it is a payment made by one spouse to the other spouse in connection with a divorce or separation, or in situations involving a domestic violence restraining order. California also recognizes domestic partner support in circumstances where domestic partners separate and end their relationships…. Read More »
