When many Californians divorce, alimony payments are ordered in their cases. Judges determine whether or not to order alimony in particular cases based on the circumstances of the spouses and their marriages. Some of the factors judges consider include the standard of...
Month: November 2015
Divorce and retirement accounts in California
When an individual gets divorced in California, all of the property he or she accumulated during the marriage is considered to be the marital property of the couple. This means that, no matter who contributed to a retirement account during the marriage, the funds that...
California divorce and alimony reform
Alimony is one of the most contentious aspects of modern divorce, and California and many states are considering ways to reduce its impact. This is particularly important because although the Supreme Court ruled many years ago that alimony awards cannot be...
Judge orders Master P to pay child and spousal support
A judge has ruled that the estranged wife of rapper Master P will be allowed to stay in the couple's California home. In the temporary ruling, the judge also ordered Master P to pay his wife $16,574 per month for spousal support and $10,473 per month for child...
Preparing for divorce mediation
California couples who are divorcing may wish to consider mediation. Individuals can take steps beforehand to ensure that they are well-prepared for mediation. Being organized and setting aside strong emotions are both important. Spouses should have a good sense of...
Reality TV star Dean McDermott behind on alimony payments
California entertainment fans may be interested to learn that Tori Spelling's husband Dean McDermott owes his former wife around $45,000 in back child support and alimony payments. The reality TV star dumped his ex for Spelling, best known for "Beverly Hills, 90210,"...