Spousal support is an aspect of family law that divorce attorneys frequently answer questions about. In states such as Massachusetts and Florida, second wives are lobbying for spousal support legislation reform regarding “permanent” spousal support (commonly referred to as “alimony”). To clarify, in California, “permanent” spousal support is not a…
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Enforceability of Unfair Terms in Marital Settlement Agreements
In January 2013, divorce attorneys were abuzz as our local Court of Appeal took a strong stance with regard to enforceability of Marital Settlement Agreements (“MSA’s”). In San Diego family law cases, the parties to a divorce have the ability to enter into agreements regarding any area of their case.…
Ex-spouse’s Remarriage Usually Doesn’t Impact Child Support Obligation
Is it possible to go after my ex-husband’s new wife’s income in order to increase his child support obligation? This question probably comes across a divorcée’s mind more often than not. Unfortunately, if your ex-husband remarries, you will most likely be unsuccessful in pursuing his new wife’s income as family…
Divorce in California – Will Dodger Divorce Settlement be Tossed Aside?
The U.S. peered into the private lives of Jamie and Frank McCourt, owners of the Dodgers, as they publicly litigated their contentious divorce in California. The former couple’s dispute over ownership of the California baseball team resulted in what is rumored to be one of the world’s most expensive divorces.…