Determination of spousal support is dependent on many factors that have been set out by Family Code §4320. The factors, considered in total, allow the judge to make a determination of what would be fair in light of these factors, as well as the relative income of each party. Especially in long term...
Do I Have to Hire an Attorney in Order to Get a Divorce?
When filing for a dissolution of marriage, or divorce, it is not legally necessary to have an attorney representing you. Yet a divorce attorney can be an influential ally at a difficult time. Not only does an attorney know the processes for the courts and what paperwork is necessary to...
How Does Unemployment and the Ecomomy Affect Marriage?
According to an NPR-Kaiser Family Foundation survey, not surprisingly, an increase in the unemployment rate has a negative affect on relationships. Over one fifth of those unemployed have reported that their unemployment has affected their intimate relationship for the worse. Curiously, as unemployment increases, divorces decrease. An explanation for this...