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  • Making Spousal Support Easier—Tips for Handling a Spousal Support Case
    Making Spousal Support Easier—Tips for Handling a Spousal Support Case

    Spousal support battles are frequently one of the most contentious parts of divorces. The outcome of a spousal support case can significantly impact the financial stability of all parties involved, ...

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  • COVID 19 Impact on Custody and Parenting Time
    COVID 19 Impact on Custody and Parenting Time

    With layoffs accelerating as coronavirus disrupts the American economy, many child and spousal support payors and payees will be faced with reductions in salary or income. Legal issues may arise as a ...

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  • Annuities, Trusts, and Life Insurance Policies for Continued Spousal Support
    Annuities, Trusts, and Life Insurance Policies for Continued Spousal Support

    Permanent Spousal Support When the court orders one party to pay for the financial support of the other after divorce , it is considered a “permanent” spousal support award. Under California Family ...

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  • What Is the Difference Between Temporary & Permanent Spousal Support?
    What Is the Difference Between Temporary & Permanent Spousal Support?

    Under California law, a court may award spousal support to help a financially disadvantaged party cover the living expenses in line with the marital standard of living. Courts define the “marital ...

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  • Who Really Benefits from the New Spousal Support Tax Deduction
    Who Really Benefits from the New Spousal Support Tax Deduction

    Rules Under the Old Spousal Support Tax Deduction Before this specific provision of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was enacted at the beginning of the year, individuals who were obligated to pay spousal ...

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  • What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for 2019 Divorces
    What Does the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Mean for 2019 Divorces

    According to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the tax deduction for spousal support, otherwise known as spousal support, is no longer applicable in divorce agreements beginning for orders entered on or ...

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