Category Archives: Spousal Support
How Long Does Alimony Last in Riverside, CA?
The question that is often the first one on the mind of someone entering a divorce is, “How long does alimony last…
How Courts Determine Temporary Spousal Support in California?
If you are navigating a divorce, you may be asking questions about support, like, “How do courts determine temporary spousal support in…
Understanding the Financial Impact of Divorce
[caption id="attachment_4718" align="alignnone" width="300"] Key financial considerations to navigate during divorce, from asset division to budgeting for life after separation.[/caption] Understanding the…
Average Alimony Payment in California [2025 Updated]
Going through a divorce is not easy. The emotional strain and mental distress are bad enough, but you will also likely be…
California Alimony Laws – All You Need to Know
Going through a divorce involves significant change. Everything from your living situation to your time with your children can be affected. Though…
Southern CA Divorce: Who Gets What?
Who gets what? This is one of the most contested and complicated issues in any divorce. Whether you’re a typical working-class couple or have…
Is Alimony for Life? California’s Fabled “10-Year Rule”
When it comes to divorce and alimony requirements, it’s often difficult to tell fact from fiction. You’ll receive information and guidance from friends, family, and co-workers—even…
Five Types of Spousal Support in California
Just like other states, California has a system of spousal support that divorcing couples must consider. Also known as alimony, spousal support is a…
Can You Request New Alimony Payments in California?
During a divorce in California, alimony—also known as spousal support—is decided using the quality of living each person enjoyed during the marriage. If one…
How Long Do You Have to Be Married to Get Half of Everything in California? 2025
You’ve probably heard mention time and time again of “getting half” of everything in a divorce. But is this really how things work…
Do I Still Have to Pay Child or Spousal Support If I Lose My Job?
When you got divorced, the court might have required you to pay spousal support. Paying spousal support is an enforceable court order that…
How Long Can Spousal Support Payments Last in California?
California Spousal Support FAQ The purpose of spousal support in California is to help lesser-earning spouses maintain their standard of living during and after divorce.…
What is domestic violence? A look at the battered woman (Part 18)
The Battered Woman Unfortunately the unpredictability of the battered woman also manifests in what exactly causes her to leave. Many women leave…
What makes a Person Abusive? (Part 15)
What makes a person abusive? Last time we brought up the idea that abusers are able to tap into multiple personalities and…
How Long Do You Have to Pay Alimony After a Divorce?
How Long Does Spousal Support Last in CA? One of the questions that most couples have after a divorce revolves around alimony. Alimony / spousal…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 13) What Makes A Person Abusive?
What makes a person abusive? As we have seen so far multiple factors play into a person becoming abusive, and…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 12) What makes a person abusive?
What makes a person abusive? Although many abusers grow up in homes that are abusive, Dr. Bradley insists that coming…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 11) What makes a person abusive?
What Makes A Person Abusive? Dr. Bradley starts this chapter off by identifying what she and other experts have seen…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 10) Learned Helplessness
Another complex taking place within an abusive relationship is what Dr. Seligman, currently a Psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania, identified…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 9) The Cycle of Violence
The Cycle of Violence The question that most people ask themselves when working with domestic violence is "why"? Our society…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 8) Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship
Dynamics of the Abusive Relationship Just as it's impossible to make progress while working with sweeping generalization in any other area of…
Recent ruling on domestic violence and restraining orders
Spousal Abuse In Fischer v Fischer. (March 18, 2018) In affirmance, First District holds wife did not intentionally or recklessly cause husband…
Child Visitation
In Ed H. v. Ashley C. (August 24, 2017) In affirmance, Fourth District holds that great-grandparents lack standing to seek visitation with great-grandchildren…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 7) The Psychology of Domestic Violence
The Psychology of Domestic Violence In this lengthy chapter, Bradley attempts to articulate the problem of domestic violence from a psychological standpoint,…
What is domestic violence? A series on Dr. Bradley’s sourcebook (part 6) The History of Domestic Violence P.2
The History of Domestic Violence pt 2 Although in the first portion of this topic we covered how domestic violence has been…
Is IRS debt considered in the spousal support equation?
Recently, we came across a question posed to an out-of-state attorney regarding the ability to pay spousal support. The question posed a…
How long will Spousal Support last?
By: David J. Kolmel, Esq. One of the most fundamental questions that we in family law always face when meeting with a…
Another Successful Trial Completed-Cohabitation and Family Code 4323
We completed another successful trial this week. The topic of this weeks trial was cohabitation and Family Code Section 4323. The parties…
What Factors Are Used to Determine Spousal Support?
When getting a divorce or legal separation, you should talk to a divorce lawyer about how you and your former partner will…
Is the money that Native Americans get from the casino income for support purposes?
Complex questions about spousal and child support related to Native American gaming revenue or lotteries should be answered by a qualified California…
Tax Implications of Divorce
Going through a divorce is never as simple as merely ending a relationship. From having to divide assets to finding the right…
Cohabitation and Spousal Support
Family Code, Section 4323 provides the legal authority about cohabitation and the spousal support obligation. The codes section states “Cohabitation with nonmarital…
Why Some Alimony Rulings Are Hard to Predict for Clients
The one issue in family law where the judge has the most discretion is spousal support (aka alimony). This discretion, however, is…
Can I Opt Out Of California Property Division / Support Laws?
Questions regarding property division and support payments are often some of the most confusing issues faced in a divorce proceeding. California is a “community property” state—meaning…
How Could Bankruptcy Affect My Divorce?
Nothing complicates a divorce or family law proceeding like a bankruptcy filing. The bankruptcy can be filed by the obligor or the obligee. Regardless of…
DCSS Has Attorneys…..Do You?
DCSS Has Attorneys Representing Them, So Should You! “It is quite simple….., you just input the numbers in a computer program and…
I Want to Change Custody
Many times parents want to change primary custody of the children as opposed to modifying visitation. Statutory and case law makes changing custody much more difficult than…
Attorney Jeremy Roark
The Edgar & Dow is proud and excited to announce that Attorney Jeremy Roark will take over the day to day operations of…
What Is the UCCJEA?
The purpose of the UCCJEA is to allow states to determine which states has jurisdiction regarding custody and visitation and for the court to determine who…
Can A Party Stop A Divorce?
If one party files for a dissolution of marriage, the other party can not stop it unless there is a mutual agreement for…
Is Spousal Support Tax Deductible?
The answer is generally yes, spousal support is tax deductible to the payor spouse and is considered "income" for the payee spouse when it…
© Copyrights 2025 Edgar & Dow. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer | Privacy Policy
Digital Marketing by 