Craig’s Answer: Alimony, or “spousal support,” is payment from one spouse (“payor spouse”) to another (“supported spouse” or “payee spouse”) after they separate with plans to divorce. There are two types of alimony: Temporary alimony is a payment from the…
Craig’s Answer: It depends on the circumstances and the agreement between the parties, if there is one. There are two types of spousal support. “Temporary” support is paid during the divorce process and ends with a final divorce order. “Permanent”…
Mike’s Answer: The obligation to pay alimony automatically ends when the supported spouse remarries, unless there is an agreement between the parties specifically stating the payments will continue or if alimony was paid in a lump sum or by transfer…
Mike’s Answer: Spousal support is tax deductible for the party who pays it and is taxable income for the party who receives it. The federal IRS tax code spells out eight requirements for payments to be considered alimony/spousal support. If…
Craig’s Answer: The date of separation has significant legal consequences in divorce cases because California courts use this date to determine the respective spouses’ property interests. California is a community property state, which generally means that the property that the…
Craig’s Answer: In many California marriages there are unfortunately issues of discovered adultery by one party. If you are involved in a situation regarding a cheating spouse, you should educate yourself on your options in this incredibly difficult time in…
