Temporary Spousal Support What is temporary spousal support and how is it granted? Temporary spousal support is money paid from a higher earning spouse to a lower earning spouse during the divorce process while the case is still pending. To be awarded temporary spousal support, you will need to petition the court and ask for […]
Child Support Calculations
How is the amount of child support determined? In California, child support is determined by a calculation of the parents’ incomes, how much time each parent spends with the child or children, and any tax deductions that are available to either parent. This is called “guideline” support. Judges are usually required to order the guideline […]
Spousal Support Basics
What is spousal support? Spousal support (sometimes called “alimony”) is money paid from one spouse to the other with the intention of helping the lower earning spouse transition from being married to being single. In California, a spouse can request either temporary or permanent support. Temporary support is typically awarded to help a lesser earning […]
Obtaining Attorney’s Fees
What are attorney’s fees and why are they important? Attorney’s fees are the costs and fees that you pay your lawyer for your representation. It is often the biggest expense in a family law case. If you cannot afford an attorney, it may affect the outcome of the case. Luckily, there are laws in place […]
Child Support Basics
What is child support? Child support is an amount of money the court orders one parent to pay the other for the purpose of providing financial support to a child or children. The goal of child support is for the parents to split the financial responsibility associated with raising kids. Who has to pay child […]