Northern California Family Law Blog

Many spouses put their careers on hold to make a move to a new area to support their husband’s or wife’s career ambitions. Others do so to care for their kids during their formative years. Spouses who do this must often rely on...

When one spouse files for divorce in a high-income or high-asset household, they might request spousal support. California courts may grant alimony (spousal maintenance) for dependent spouses both during and after a divorce. You may recognize that your ex needed help immediately after...

If the California family courts order you to pay spousal support (also known as alimony) after a divorce, you probably feel eager to end that financial obligation. Spousal support can significantly impact your budget, all without the tax write-off it used to offer....

When a marriage ends, couples must address several issues before the divorce is complete. These issues include property division, child support and child custody. In many divorces, couples must also make vital decisions about spousal support or alimony. Marriages in which one spouse...