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  • 2019 Changes to the Spousal Support Law

    For over 70 years, spousal support , otherwise known as “alimony” in some states, was tax-deductible to the paying spouse and counted as taxable income by the receiving spouse. But as of January 1, 2019, all of that was changed under federal law. As of January 1, 2019, spousal support (alimony) is no longer tax-deductible for the paying spouse and receiving spouses no longer count it as taxable ...
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  • Is Spousal Support Guaranteed in California?

    Contrary to popular belief, spousal support is not automatic, nor is it guaranteed in a California divorce . If the lower-earning spouse seeks spousal support and the higher-earning spouse fights it, a judge will have to decide whether or not to award it. Spousal support can be awarded during or after a divorce. But if the spouses cannot agree on it, the judge will carefully consider a number of ...
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  • Domestic Violence & Divorce in Orange County

    Our office may be located in Newport Beach, California, a beautiful city with multi-million dollar homes at every turn, but that does not mean Newport Beach residents are free of domestic violence. Domestic violence is in all communities. It’s weaved into the fabric of every race, religion, and socio-economic class. It is not limited to the poor and uneducated. In many cases, domestic violence is ...
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  • Do I Need a Prenuptial Agreement?

    Contrary to popular belief, prenuptial agreements are not just for the extremely wealthy. These days, these legally-binding contracts are becoming increasingly popular, especially among people who’ve been through a divorce before. While prenups are essential for high net worth individuals, they are also valuable to budding entrepreneurs, business owners, and people with children from a previous ...
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  • Is Spousal Support Automatic in a California Divorce?

    Alimony is financial support paid by a higher-earning spouse to a lower-earning or financially dependent spouse during or after a divorce, or both. Here in California, alimony is called “ spousal support .” It is a common misconception that spousal support is automatically awarded or guaranteed in a California divorce. If a divorcing couple does not agree on spousal support while negotiating their ...
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  • How to Behave on Social Media During Divorce

    For a large percentage of Americans between the ages of 13 and 60, social media has become a way of life. Few of us let a day pass without checking our Facebook and Instagram accounts. In fact, social media has played a large role in divorces as spouses have connected with “old flames” and met new ones online. If you’re on the road to divorce, it’s important to be cautious on social media because ...
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  • How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce in California

    The California Courts define domestic violence as “abuse or threats of abuse when the person being abused and the abuser are or have been in an intimate relationship.” By an intimate relationship, the court means people who are married, domestic partners, dating or dated in the past, closely related through blood or marriage, have a child together, or who live together presently or who have in the ...
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  • Does Remarriage End Spousal Support in California?

    Like other states, spousal support (alimony) in California is not automatic in a divorce . If a lower-earning or dependent spouses asks for spousal support and their husband or wife does not easily agree, a judge will have to decide for the couple. Before awarding spousal support, a family court judge will examine a number of relevant factors , such as: The length of the marriage. The age and ...
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  • Does Cheating Affect Spousal Support in California?

    A marriage unravelling can be highly emotional, especially if infidelity is involved. Without a firm grasp of California’s divorce laws, an innocent spouse who’s been cheated on often thinks that a cheating husband or wife won’t be entitled to alimony, which is called “ spousal support ” in California. Sure, this might be true if the couple lived in say, Texas, but this is not the case in ...
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  • What is Contempt of Court?

    Contempt of court happens when one individual knows of an existing court order and intentionally ignores or disobeys the terms of the order. Family law judges will only find someone in contempt if the violation is serious and other actions (i.e. attempts to reach out to the violating party or sending a demand letter) were taken before holding a contempt hearing. The following are several examples ...
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