You may lose assets such as your California home, a car or a bank account in a divorce. In addition, you may be liable for alimony or child support payments depending on the length of the marriage and your spouse's ability to work. It's also possible that you will be...
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What to do if you suspect your spouse will file for a divorce
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | May 29, 2020 | Alimony
If your marriage is going through a difficult period and you believe that your spouse may file for a divorce, you must take this very seriously. If you do not take action to prepare for a potential divorce, you may be in a position where your spouse has the upper hand...
How alimony is determined in California
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Apr 24, 2020 | Alimony
If you are going through a divorce in California, make sure that you think about your future financial situation. A divorce can have the potential to negatively impact a person's finances. This is because divorce itself is costly, and because the person will no longer...
When can the court deny alimony?
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Nov 29, 2019 | Alimony
Alimony is meant to give one party to a divorce financial stability while they secure their own financial resources to support the lifestyle they enjoyed while married. There are a number of factors a family law court will look at when determining whether spousal...
When alimony consists of a single payout
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Oct 31, 2019 | Alimony
Alimony is a legal obligation that exists between formerly married individuals in California. A person may be required to provide their ex-spouse with money for a period of time after their marriage is over. Many factors, like the age and health of the parties, will...
Understanding what determines alimony amount
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Sep 20, 2019 | Alimony
The end of a marriage brings a lot of changes. For some divorcing couples in California, it means seeking or paying spousal support. While some spouses expect this to be a part of the process, others are caught off-guard when an ex seeks this financial support. Thus,...
How does the duration of the marriage impact alimony?
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Aug 15, 2019 | Alimony
A key concern for couples that are getting a divorce in California is which spouse will pay spousal support and which will receive it. There are subsets to this, including how long it will need to be paid. For some, it is a financial necessity to receive payments as...
How might a vocational counselor factor in with alimony?
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | Jul 5, 2019 | Alimony
In California, when a couple decides to divorce, a key factor in the settlement or court decision is spousal support, also referred to as alimony. The goal is for the supported spouse to maintain the standard of living that he or she had during the marriage. The...
Negotiating spousal support
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | May 30, 2019 | Alimony
When we discuss the basics of alimony on this blog, we often talk about it as though alimony is always ordered by a court. In theory, this is how alimony is handled under California law. In practice however, an alimony order usually has its origins in an agreement...
Helping you secure alimony in a divorce
On Behalf of Joseph R. Zoucha, Attorney & Counselor at Law | May 10, 2019 | Alimony
Much like finances play an important role in getting married, finances also play a major role during the dissolution of a marriage. Regardless if a marriage was short or lasted several decades, there are many monetary decisions for couples in Redwood City to make. And...
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