If you are planning a divorce in California, regardless of whether you are a likely recipient or provider of spousal support, you should be aware of the basics of how California courts calculate spousal support. There are two types of spousal support, in California: temporary and permanent. Temporary support is payment to the lower-earning spouse… [Read More about How California Courts Calculate Spousal Support]
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Is Child Support or Alimony Taxable?
With the tax filing due date just around the corner there are always questions about whether child support or spousal support (“alimony”) is taxable or not. This is important to know because there is nothing worse then getting a letter from the IRS or the State Franchise Tax Board stating that you owe them money because you… [Read More about Is Child Support or Alimony Taxable?]
The Nullity Basics
I have given many consultations where the person believes he or she is entitled to a nullity or annulment. They have a misconception that courts freely and often hand out nullity judgments. This could not be further from the truth. A nullity (or annulment) is the most uncommon and one of the most difficult judgments to obtain… [Read More about The Nullity Basics]
