by Steven Fernandez | Feb 20, 2020 | Spousal Support
There are many contentious issues that can come up when you are getting divorced. Often, these include child custody, child support, property division, alimony, and spousal support. Of all of these, issues concerning alimony and spousal support seem to be the most...
by Steven Fernandez | Jul 31, 2019 | Spousal Support
Divorce is always a stressful experience. It becomes more stressful if you are the lower-earning spouse who is trying to make ends meet after the initial separation. This is a common problem in the early phases of separation and divorce. The divorce has been filed,...
by Steven Fernandez | Oct 11, 2018 | Spousal Support
Couples across the country are racing to finalize their divorces before the end of the year. Courts have indicated that they are already seeing more divorce cases than is typical for this time of the year. Why? Starting January 1, 2019, new tax laws go into effect....
by Steven Fernandez | Feb 1, 2018 | Spousal Support
When couples get divorced in Los Angeles, it is not uncommon for the spouse who earns less money to ask for alimony. Alimony, which is often referred to as spousal support, is a form of financial assistance that is paid by one spouse to another. Many times, spouses do...
by Steven Fernandez | Sep 30, 2015 | Complex Divorce, Divorce Process, Spousal Support, Temporary Orders
If you and your spouse have decided to separate or divorce, one of you may be planning to move out. While it is common for one spouse to move out after separation, in many cases it presents a financial problem.Where there was once one household being maintained on...
by Steven Fernandez | Aug 31, 2015 | Complex Divorce, Divorce Process, Finances, Spousal Support
Domestic partnerships in California are becoming more common, as are same-sex marriages. Some couples decide to enter into a domestic partnership instead of a same-sex marriage for personal reasons.However, in the eyes of California family law, a domestic partnership...