Category Archives: Alimony
Judge vs. Commissioner – Is There a Difference?
Some San Jose divorce, custody and/or support matters are assigned to a department where a judge is presiding, while other matters are heard in front of a commissioner. So, what is the difference between the two, and is one better than another? A judge is elevated to the bench either by election or by… Read More »
Incentive to Hurry Up and Get a Divorce?
Trump’s administration has recently made several changes to current tax laws and among many other areas, the tax implications of divorce have been greatly affected. If there has ever been a time to “hurry up and get a divorce” it may be now. A change in the new tax laws will eliminate a major… Read More »
“Live In Divorce” – The New Norm in California?
There are many costs to divorce, including the obvious costs of attorney fees, court filing fees, support payments, etc. However, many people often overlook the significant costs associated with maintaining two households, versus one. A recent article on SF Gate addressed the significant costs associated with physically separating including obtaining at least one or two… Read More »
9 Mistakes That Could Cost You In Divorce Court
When going through a divorce, the best case scenario is that everyone remains amicable and the need for litigation is avoided. However, if litigation is inevitable, both sides at least want to try to come out of the process financially secure. These are common mistakes, all of which are avoidable, but all of which… Read More »
How the New Tax System May Affect California Divorce, Custody and Support Cases
President Trump’s tax reform bill, which was recently signed in to law, includes many changes to the United States Tax Code. Some of those changes will in all likelihood directly affect California Family Law cases including divorce cases, custody cases and support cases. Child support and spousal support are two of the significant areas… Read More »
How the New Tax System May Affect California Divorce, Custody and Support Cases
President Trump’s tax reform bill, which was recently signed in to law, includes many changes to the United States Tax Code. Some of those changes will in all likelihood directly affect California Family Law cases including divorce cases, custody cases and support cases. Child support and spousal support are two of the significant areas… Read More »
Becoming A Single Mom In Your 30s
Becoming a single mom in your 30s might sound like everyone’s worst nightmare. You have married the man that you thought would be your partner forever, you have a young child or even several children at this point and you are faced with the prospect of a divorce. All of the usual thoughts run… Read More »