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Can you get divorced in California before child support and alimony is decided?
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∙ 12y ago
Both need to be part of the divorce agreement--or else you'll just end up in court again, spending more money.
AnswerNo. The divorce decree signifies the marriage is over, that all matters between the parties have been resolved, and the parties have no further claims against each other.
Separation agreements that are incorporated into the divorce decree have a clause to that effect. The courts are extremely busy. They do not have the time to hear divorce cases in a piecemeal fashion. They do not allow you to take care of only one part of the dissolution of the marriage and come back later for the rest. It must all be settled when the decree is entered.
If necessary both alimony and child support orders can be modified by later court orders if the circumstances change.
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What is definitive support?
Alimony is a form of domestic support. The definition of alimony is money made from one spouse to the other when they are divorced.
What is domestic support definitions?
Alimony is a form of domestic support. The definition of alimony is money made from one spouse to the other when they are divorced.
Can a non-custodial parent receive alimony?
If the parents are getting divorced, you might be able to get spousal support ("alimony" or "maintenance") for a brief period to allow you to become self-sufficient.
What is the difference between alimony and spousal support?
Alimony is a deductible item off gross income for both taxes and in calculating the child support obligation. Child support is not a tax deductible item. However, there may be other consideration. See links below.
Is alimony and spousal support the same?
Yes. Alimony is an order of a court for the support of one spouse by the other spouse.Maintenance in family law refers to alimony or spousal support. Maintenance is an order of a court for the support of one spouse by the other spouse.
Can you file for California spousal support if divorced in Indiana after meeting California residenty requirements?
Yes you are very much entitled to it now.
What if I were never legally married in California but have been told by the court to pay alimony?
If you were never legally married in California, the court would generally not have the authority to order you to pay alimony. Alimony is usually only awarded in divorce cases to provide financial support to a spouse after the end of the marriage. If you have been wrongly ordered to pay alimony, you should consult with a family law attorney to seek judicial review and potentially have the order overturned.
Does debt cancel out child support and alimony?
no
Can an unemployed wife in Florida get alimony and spousal support if she has two small children and is pregnant with the third child?
Alimony and Spousal Support are the same thing. If you're awarded custody of the children, you'll receive child support. But alimony has nothing to do with whether or not you have children.
Why don't divorced men want to pay on dates?
He's likely paying alimony to his ex-wife, child-support if he's a (responsible) father. Men don't part easily with their money.
Can alimony payments stop being paid after judge sets child support payments?
No. Alimony is intended to support the ex-spouse (generally, for a limited period of time). Child support is intended to support the children.
How can you get your alimony money if your ex is not working?
If your ex is not working then I do not think you can get alimony...the whole point of alimony is for the "dominant" partner...as in the one that makes more money, to provide financial support for the other after a divorce, but if they are not making any money themselves then you cannot expect them to be able to support you if they can barely support themselves.
