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What is an Ostler/Smith Order?
An Ostler/Smith or Smith/Ostler Order is an additional child support or spousal support order that accounts for when the income …
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Vocational Evaluations in Divorce: Determining Earning Capacity and Fair Support
Vocational evaluations are essential in many divorce cases, especially when determining fair spousal support. Courts factor in each party’s earning …
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Imputed Income in Family Law: Guide to Child & Spousal Support
Imputed income is a pivotal concept in family law, particularly when determining child support or spousal support obligations. This guide …
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How to File a Child or Spousal Support Modification in California (and Why It’s Urgent to Act Now)
If your income has been affected by the public health crisis, you can file for a modification of child support and or spousal support now. It is imperative to file for a modification of support soon after a job loss or significant pay reduction because the Court can’t back-date modifications.
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Spousal Support in California: Key Factors, Legal Rules, and How It’s Determined
Clients often ask, “Who gets spousal support?” The answer is relatively simple: Spouses! However, it is more complex than that, …
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How the 2017 Tax Bill Impacts Spousal Support
Prior to the passage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, spousal support payments made under a divorce or …
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You Have A Judgment For Support, Now What?
Oftentimes I hear these exact words when consulting with family law clients. They have been to court and awarded by …
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When Does Spousal Support End?
Clearly the answer to that question depends on your situation. If you’re paying spousal support, the answer is “Not soon …
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How and When Can I End Spousal Support?
This is an often confusing area of the law for many litigants. Part of the reason for this confusion is …
