Alimony & Spousal Support California
Imputing Income for Spousal Support When an Ex is Voluntarily Unemployed in CA
One of the most frustrating tactics used in California divorces is deliberate underemployment. It is common for a high-earning spouse to suddenly quit their executive job, accept a...
Gavron Warnings in California: Forcing a Supported Spouse to Become Self-Sufficient
In California, spousal support (alimony) is rarely intended to be a lifelong free ride. The primary goal of the family court is to help the lower-earning spouse transition to finan...
How the 10-Year Rule Impacts Permanent Spousal Support in California
Going through a divorce is challenging enough without the lingering uncertainty of long-term financial obligations. In California, one of the most critical milestones in family law...
How to Terminate Alimony in California if Your Ex is Cohabitating (Family Code 4323)
Moving on after a divorce is natural, but it can be intensely frustrating to continue paying significant spousal support when your ex-spouse has essentially started a new life, sha...
Calculating California Spousal Support on RSUs, Stock Options, and Tech Bonuses
For professionals living in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, or the greater Bay Area, base salary rarely reflects total actual income. In the tech industry, compensation packages are...
Military Alimony in California: Navigating BAH, Hazard Pay, and VA Disability
Divorcing a military servicemember in California involves unique financial complexities that civilians do not face. Whether you are stationed at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, the Na...