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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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Can Family Law Courts Assign Income for Child or Spousal Support?
One of the primary factors in determining the amount of child support or spousal support is each party’s income. Unfortunately, there …
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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 …
