Common-law marriage is not recognized in California as it is in several states. In states where common law marriage is recognized, couples who have been living together as though they were married may have rights to each others' property and to financial support when...
Whether you must pay federal taxes on spousal support depends on when you were divorced. For older divorces, it may also depend on how well you negotiated with your ex-spouse. California state taxes have different rules than federal ones on spousal support taxes....
If you have fallen behind on your spousal support in California, you can face legal and financial consequences. State law creates space for recourse in most situations, but you will want to act quickly to avoid further complications. Understanding the laws surrounding...
If you currently live with someone, but the two of you have not married or established a registered domestic partnership, you need to know about a law unique to California. Known as the palimony law, it allows you, under some circumstances, to obtain property and...
Although an individual might not feel comfortable with providing ongoing financial support to an ex, spousal support is an integral part of California family law. Paying alimony should not be viewed as a punishment, just as receiving support is not considered winning...
Spousal support is a sensitive subject that many people feel very strongly about. Many people agree that alimony is important for spouses who earned less or left the workforce altogether. Others feel that alimony payments are too high or last for too long. In...
Money can be a serious point of contention during marriage, but for some people, it is an even bigger issue after divorce. California residents often have conflicted feelings about alimony. While some might acknowledge that it is an important part of divorce, others...
It is relatively normal for one spouse to outearn the other in a marriage. For any given couple this could be for a number of reasons. One person might be employed in a career that has higher average rates of income, or maybe another has more education than the...
January is the most popular month for unhappy couples to file for divorce. However, recent changes to the tax law could leave some people in California confused and unsure of how to best move forward. With things like alimony, the marital home and more possibly...
You may feel unhappy with the idea of making monthly payments to your ex, but spousal support is an important part of California family law. Spousal support -- also called alimony -- ensures the stability of a spouse who earned less during the marriage until such a...
