Posts in Spousal Support

Sep 07 Is the issue of domestic violence and separate property assets considered in determining spousal support in California?

Yes. A recent case by the name of IRMO Schu [Schu II] (12-6-16) addressed this very issue. In this case, the court found that they ...

Aug 21 If my former spouse has a business, but transfers the business to his/her new spouse's name, can this be a basis to modify spousal support in California?

The case on point is, IRMO Berman (9-27-17). In this case, the husband retired at age 65, but opened a business and placed it in ...

Aug 07 If my California judgment or marriage settlement agreement does not specify that spousal support terminates on the death of my spouse, am I still obligated to pay support to his/her beneficiaries?

In the case of Leslie v. C.I.R. (9-14-16) , the parties entered into a marriage settlement agreement whereby spousal support was ...

Aug 24 Getting Spousal Support After a Short Marriage

Can I get long term spousal support if I have only been married for a short time? Typically spousal support is ordered for 1/2 the ...

Oct 07 What if I have an existing spousal support order and my spouse is living with his/her girlfriend/boyfriend?

What if I have an existing spousal support order and my spouse is living with his/her girlfriend/boyfriend? Re-marriage terminates ...