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Child & Spousal Support
Child and Spousal Support
13
Jul

What is Considered Income for Child Support & Spousal Support Purposes?

July 13, 2022,
by Zonder Family Law Group Child and spousal support can be one of the most significant financial aspects in a divorce, even more so than property division in some cases. While community property is split 50/50 at the time of judgment, child support can continue on for years after the divorce is over (generally until...
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Divorce and Children
11
May

How to Screw Up Your Divorce Part 3: Try to Get the Kids on Your “Side”

May 11, 2022, ,
by Zonder Family Law Group We’ve all seen and heard stories of contested custody cases where parents fight over who gets to spend more time with the kids and make important decisions about their lives. There are, of course, legitimate areas of concern when it comes to raising children after a divorce. The kids will...
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01
Mar

Does a Spousal Support Obligation End at Retirement?

March 1, 2021,
California spousal support awards are often made on a “permanent” basis when a marriage lasted over 10 years, but the reason for the quotation marks is that “permanent” does not necessarily mean for the rest of one’s life. A better word might be “indefinite” and courts retain the power to terminate or at least modify...
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01
Feb

Can I Stop Paying Spousal Support If My Business / Income Has Fallen Off During Covid?

February 1, 2021
Many businesses, entrepreneurs, independent contractors, and all sorts of professionals who do not receive a regular salary have seen their income reduced drastically during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is especially the case in Southern California where film and television production has dropped dramatically and where we face some of the most severe lockdown restrictions in...
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25
Jan

Do “Gifts” From My In-Laws to My Spouse Matter in My Divorce?

January 25, 2021, , ,
It’s not at all uncommon for the parent(s) of a spouse going through a divorce to help their adult child out financially through the difficult period of adjusting to life post-separation. This could mean something as simple as sending a few small checks to help cover bills or pay for an apartment deposit. But in...
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31
Aug

Do I Have to Pay Spousal Support Based on Property I Received in the Divorce?

August 31, 2020, , , ,
The two major financial issues that spouses deal with in a divorce with respect to one another (meaning, not relating to child support for the children’s benefit) is property distribution and spousal support. With property distribution, the parties are negotiating (or having the judge decide, if need be) how much of the existing property at...
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18
Jun

Considering Divorce During COVID But Not Ready to Move Forward? Here’s What You Can Do Now to Prepare

June 18, 2020, , ,
If you’re reading this, you probably don’t need an explanation for why the unprecedented and indefinite era of COVID-19 is leading more people to consider whether a divorce may be the best way forward. It could be the increased time at home with an unpleasant (or far worse) spouse. It could be new realizations about...
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12
Jun

Kelly Clarkson Files For Divorce, Raising Issue of Spousal Support and Prenuptial Agreements

June 12, 2020, ,
The original American Idol and singer of “Since U Been Gone” Kelly Clarkson has recently filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court from her husband of seven years Brandon Blackstock, according to media reports. While little is known about the underlying situation, Clarkson’s petition for dissolution indicates that she is both seeking to avoid...
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16
Apr

If I’ve Lost My Job or Been Furloughed, Can I Get an Increase in Spousal Support?

April 16, 2020
With millions of people filing new unemployment claims each week during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many others who operate businesses and work freelance seeing their income decrease, these are tough financial times for many Americans, and with no clear “return to normal” for many people who are now struggling to get by. If you’re one...
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10
Feb

Will My California Spousal Support Be Reduced If I Move in With a Significant Other?

February 10, 2020,
In the vast majority of divorces in California where spousal support is awarded, the final judgment – whether reached through a trial or a settlement – will include a term saying that spousal support will terminate if either spouse dies or the receiving spouse remarries. So does that mean, a person receiving spousal support can...
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