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Category Archives: Spousal Support

The court granted me a money judgment in a Family law case but the other party won’t pay. Is there anything I can do??

January 5, 2010

by LA Attorney

Yes, there is. There are different methods and steps to take in order to collect on a family law judgment in California that has been made in your favor. When you are looking to collect on a family law judgment, … Continue reading

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If I Can’t Afford An Attorney For My Divorce, Do I Have Any Options To Get An Attorney?

December 14, 2009

by LA Attorney

Yes, You Have Options To Get An Attorney If You Cannot Afford One In Your Divorce Case! Often times when you are considering a divorce there are financial burdens that make hiring an attorney seem impossible due to the expenses … Continue reading

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If I never married my boyfriend or girlfriend but we lived together, can I still get support from them?

November 18, 2009

by LA Attorney

People in a nonmarital relationship have rights upon a separation In the case Marvin v. Marvin, a woman brought an action against a man with whom she had lived for approximately six years, but was never married to, in which … Continue reading

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What if I can’t afford attorney’s fees? Can the court make my ex-spouse pay for my attorney’s fees?

November 10, 2009

by LA Attorney

The Court Can Make An Order Forcing Your Ex-Spouse To Pay For Your Legal Fees The trial court’s order for a husband to pay spousal support, child support, and his wife’s legal expenses in the case of In re the … Continue reading

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Can one attorney represent both parties in a divorce?

November 9, 2009

by LA Attorney

An Attorney May Represent Both Parties in a Divorce Case An attorney is allowed to represent both a husband and a wife in a marriage divorce proceeding under certain circumstances. Each spouse needs to consent to a dual representation after … Continue reading

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In a divorce, can a retirement pension be divided between the spouses?

October 26, 2009

by LA Attorney

Yes, one spouse’s retirement pension is subject to division between the two spouses when they divorce, even if the spouse with the pension has not yet retired when the divorce takes place, according to the case of In Re Marriage … Continue reading

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In my divorce case can I get spousal support based on my spouse’s income and future bonuses?

October 25, 2009

by LA Attorney

A judge has the discretion to order additional spousal and child support based on a spouse’s income or future bonuses. In a divorce, the amount of support depends on the incomes of each spouse. This is determined when both spouses … Continue reading

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How can I reduce the amount of spousal support I will need to pay?

September 8, 2009

by LA Attorney

What if my ex-spouse is not working but should be and they’re requesting spousal support? Under California Family Code Section 4331, in a divorce or legal separation, a party seeking spousal support may be forced to submit to an examination … Continue reading

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Need Relief From Your Spousal or Child Support Order?

September 1, 2009

by LA Attorney

After a judge hears the evidence on a family law case involving a divorce or child custody, often times the judge also orders one side to pay support (child or spousal) to the other side. Support amount can vary depending … Continue reading

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