If you left the workforce, scaled back your career, or earned far less than your spouse while their wealth grew, California law is built to protect you. A supported spouse in a high-asset divorce can pursue long-term spousal support that reflects both the marital standard…
In a California high-asset divorce, spousal support can be paid as an ongoing monthly amount or bought out in a single lump-sum payment, and the choice carries different tax, risk, and finality consequences for each spouse. Monthly support is modifiable and terminable as circumstances change;…
In a California divorce, spousal support for a high earner is calculated in two distinct stages, and the difference between them is the single most important thing to understand. Temporary (pendente lite) support paid while the case is pending is set with a guideline formula…
After a decade of marriage, you and your spouse have decided that divorce is the right step forward. You’ve built a comfortable life together in the Bay Area, where you’ve raised two kids who are now in middle school. For most of that time, you’ve…
Spousal support can be an invaluable lifeline after the disruption of a divorce. If, like many others, you depend on these payments to cover your rent or mortgage, utilities, or daily living expenses, the financial stress can be immediate and overwhelming if your ex stops…
Spousal support– often called alimony – can be one of the most significant financial factors to emerge from a divorce. The decisions you make in these situations directly shape your long-term financial stability, whether you’re the one seeking support or the one being asked to…
