Make Alimony Great Again…or Not?
The recent sweeping tax law, signed by President Donald Trump, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), among other things disposed of the 75-year-old tax deduction for the … Continued
Spousal Support
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Truth and Consequences: Shirking Spousal Support Obligations
While most Family Law courts recognize a prevailing precedent that no one may be compelled to work after the usual retirement age of 65 in order to pay the same … Continued
Immigrant sponsorship and spousal support obligations
Reprinted from the Tuesday, August 29, 2017 Los Angeles Daily Journal, Cara L. Boroda’s article titled “Immigrant Sponsorship and Spousal Support Obligations”. Download the article
The Numbers Don’t Lie: Determining Income of the Self-Employed Party
A self-employed party to a family law matter can present a unique set of challenges for a family law attorney when it comes to determining income available for support, as … Continued
A Shift in the Economic Balance of the Family: Husbands Seeking Spousal Support From Wives
As women continue to make significant strides in the workforce, the stereotypical role of the “breadwinner” in the family is changing. No longer is the breadwinner always the man in … Continued
Is Your Spouse Underemployed (Not Unemployed, but Underemployed)?
He’s making a living, working 9 to 5, but now his wife believes he could be making more. He’s a smart man, with a Master’s degree, and 18 years of … Continued
High Risk Investment Strategies Could Bring an End to Spousal Support
The receipt of spousal support and a share of the community property in a divorce does not relieve the spouse who is being financially supported from being accountable for his … Continued
Annulments can get messy if you sponsored citizenship
Reprinted from the Thursday, October 29, 2014 Los Angeles Daily Journal, Cara L. Boroda’s article titled “Annulments can get messy if you sponsored citizenship” explores the grounds of annulment and the … Continued
Will Divorce and Austerity Force You to Financial Independence?
Many people rely on marriage as a financial plan. In other words, one spouse – often the wife – is primarily or wholly financially dependent upon the other. Many little … Continued
Spousal Rapists May Soon Not Be Able to Collect Support
I am sure you are shocked by this statement. Not because you are shocked on behalf of the rapist, but rather you are shocked that a rapist can collect support … Continued