Puja Sachdev | March 24, 2023 | Spousal Support
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is the financial assistance and support paid by one spouse to another spouse during and after a divorce. Typically, the spouse with the higher income pays support payments to the spouse with the lower income. The intent is to give a spouse sufficient time to support themselves after a… read more
PUJA SACHDEV | April 7, 2020 | Spousal Support
Some states recognize common law marriage. However, California does not recognize common law marriage. You are not legally married in California unless you obtain a marriage license and hold a civil or religious ceremony. However, if you and your partner have resided together for an extended period, you may be entitled to palimony. Palimony is… read more
PUJA SACHDEV | November 30, 2019 | Spousal Support
Alimony, or spousal support, is financial assistance paid from one spouse to the other spouse when they separate or divorce. Living on your own after being married can create financial hardship. A spouse may not have worked during the marriage. Therefore, they may not have the training or skills to earn a sufficient income to… read more
