Blog Posts in Spousal Support

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rules Under the Old Alimony 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 ...

According to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the tax deduction for spousal support, otherwise known as alimony, is no longer applicable in divorce agreements beginning for orders entered on or after ...