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Fact or Fiction? 10-year Marriage Guarantees Alimony (spousal support in California) for life

October 28, 2020 By Hal Bartholomew

Marital happiness lasts for approximately seven years before the average spouse begins to get restless and stray from their vows of faithfulness – or so says the theory of “The 7-Year Itch.” It probably isn’t a good idea to put significant stock in a theory popularized by a movie starring Marilyn Monroe, but the concept is not complete fiction.  The underlying truth of this theory is that … [Read more...] about Fact or Fiction? 10-year Marriage Guarantees Alimony (spousal support in California) for life

Filed Under: Finances in Divorce Tagged With: Alimony, California Law, Marriage, Spousal Support

How is Child Support and Spousal Support Determined in California?

October 1, 2020 By Tanya Prioste, J.D.

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The good news is that a Collaborative Divorce allows you to be creative in determining what financial arrangements would work for your family, including child support and spousal support.  But if you are interested in learning about the default child support and spousal support laws in the State of California, this article will give you an overview. Child … [Read more...] about How is Child Support and Spousal Support Determined in California?

Filed Under: Finances in Divorce Tagged With: Alimony, Calculation, Child Support, Divorce

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