Author: Reape-Rickett & Breddan

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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In the case, Khera and Sameer, (2012) 206 Cal.App.4th 1464, we learn what evidence does not amount to a showing …

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When navigating the complexities of divorce, particularly after a long-term marriage, the division of assets and spousal support can lead …

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Most everyone is familiar with a prenuptial agreement. However, most everyone is not familiar with the benefits of a prenuptial …

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If you are paying spousal support to your former spouse and your former spouse starts living with someone of the …

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Family law permits the court to impute income to a non-working or under-employed parent or spouse for the purpose of …

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After a marriage of 18 years and then paying spousal support for 13 years, a California court modified support, but …

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Many question obligations resulting from a ten (plus) year marriage, specifically, whether the length of the marriage requires one spouse …

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There are two types of spousal support: (1) Pendente Lite support, or “temporary” support, and (2) “Permanent” support. Temporary spousal …

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

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