During marriage (or domestic partnership) spouses (and domestic partners) have a duty to support each other as outlined by Family …

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The easiest way for the obligation of spousal support to end is if the supported party remarries. Almost always, there …

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Sometimes spousal support is ordered for a few years, sometimes it is ordered until one party dies or remarries, and …

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There are three distinct components relating to the issue of payment of spousal support to a former spouse: amount of …

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Most Americans probably know that the Social Security Administration sends out annual statements that can assist pre-retirees in estimating their …

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How Does a Court Determine the Amount to Be Paid For Temporary Spousal Support As Opposed to Permanent Spousal Support? …

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After a 37 year marriage, Dr. Gordon Reynolds was ordered to pay his wife Polly, the sum of $5,500.00 per …

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The California Family Code provides that in a family law case, the court can order one party to pay a …

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It is sometimes an issue in dissolution actions whether or not support, be it child support or spousal support, should …

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Spousal support and Child support is often set based on the payor spouse’s base or guaranteed income. Any additional income …

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