In CA Alimony and Child Support Matters Expense Deductions on the Tax Returns of Small Business Owners Will Be Carefully Reviewed by the Court
Business Owners: Why Your Tax Return Doesn’t Dictate Support in California: When Addressing Alimony and Child Support Matters Expense Deductions on the Tax Returns of Small Business Owners Will Be Carefully Reviewed by the Court If you own a small business or are divorcing someone who does (or you are in a child support… Read More »
Learn What Impact Cohabitation Has on Alimony in California Divorces
An Ex Spouse Who Receives Alimony and Begins Cohabiting with a New Partner May Be Providing the Factual Basis for the Payor Ex Spouse to Obtain a Court Order to Modify the Amount of Alimony. What You Need to Know: Navigating the complexities of alimony in California Family Law Courtcan be challenging, especially when new… Read More »
Can My Spousal Support Be Modified 14 Years After the Divorce?
QUESTION: I was divorced 14 years ago and receive spousal support. I received a Gavron warning and have worked for the last 12 of 14 years. 2 years ago I become injured and am now completely and permanently disabled and unable to work. Also, my ex’s income has gone up significantly. Can I get a… Read More »
My Ex Moved Out of California Can Our Child Support Order Be Changed By the Court In the New State?
Question: My Ex Moved Out of California Can Our Temporary Support Order Be Changed By the Court In the New State? Here in California a temporary order concerning child support, spousal support and custody was issued by the court. The order included an Ostler-Smith bonus order. My ex has since moved out of state with… Read More »
Understanding Bonus Income in California Divorce Cases: The Ostler-Smith Approach
If you’re a Californian contemplating divorce or currently undergoing one, and you or your spouse has a variable bonus income, understanding how this income is accounted for in support payments is crucial. This is especially true if the party paying support has both W-2 income and variable bonus income. One of the seminal cases in… Read More »
After a Family Law Hearing on Custody, Support or Some Other Issue How Does A Party Make an Order?
After a Court makes a decision in a family law case court hearing at which the judge issues an order, how does one make a record of what the judge said? I am often asked about Court Orders after a judge has made a decision in a family law hearing over a disputed issue. For… Read More »
Is a Financial Statement Required When the Payor Wants to Change a Spousal Support Order after a California Divorce Judgment?
Is a financial statement required when the payor wants to change or terminate spousal support after a California divorce judgment was issued? I often receive questions about modifications of spousal support orders after a divorce judgment has been issued by the court. Recently, I recently received the question below regarding a post judgment spousal support… Read More »
How is spousal support changed if the payor moves out of California?
How is spousal support affected if the payor moves out of California? Moving out of state has no effect on Court Ordered Spousal Support. Question: In my divorce judgment I have to pay long term spousal support. Do I still have to pay spousal support if I move out of California? I am moving to… Read More »