On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Sep 17, 2019 | Alimony
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...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Aug 28, 2019 | Alimony
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...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jun 6, 2019 | Alimony
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...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | May 22, 2019 | Alimony
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...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jan 22, 2019 | Alimony
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...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jan 7, 2019 | Alimony
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...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Dec 24, 2018 | Alimony
The idea of providing ongoing financial support to an ex-spouse can be uncomfortable, but it is often a necessary aspect of divorce. Alimony — commonly referred to as spousal support — is intended to limit any potentially unfair economic aftermath of a...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Oct 26, 2018 | Alimony
Post-divorce support payments are often necessary aspects of California family law. For those who earned significantly less than their ex-spouse or left the workplace altogether, alimony — often referred to as spousal support — can be an...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Sep 17, 2018 | Alimony
Most people in California are familiar with the concept of spousal support in the form of monthly payments made from one person to a former spouse. While this is a common approach to alimony, there is an alternative. Some people choose to handle alimony as a one-time,...
On behalf of Viola Law Firm P.C. | Jun 11, 2018 | Alimony
For decades, when couples divorced, it was the man who paid support to his ex-wife mainly because men earned higher incomes. Typically, women were stay-at-home moms or in lower-paying jobs, and she would receive alimony when the marriage ended. Today, in California...