Alimony can be a sore subject for many California residents. Alimony is the payment from one former spouse to the other following a divorce. These payments are meant to allow an ex-spouse to continue to receive financial support following a divorce. It's often awarded...
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Does religion affect divorce rates?
Is there a connection between divorce and religion? The answer might be yes, but not in the way that readers expect.According to a recent study performed by researchers at two colleges, divorce rates are higher in religiously conservative states. The study...
Should postnuptial agreements compensate stay-at-home parents?
Many modern parents prefer to split child-raising responsibilities. With the help of technology, options like telecommuting or adopting an alternative work schedule can help parents work around daycare or school schedules.However, some families choose to have one...
Legal separation preceded recent celebrity divorce
A legal separation may be one way for couples considering a divorce to gain extra time for considering all options, possibly even for saving their marriage. If a couple does decide that a divorce is in their best interest, the legal separation may have jumpstarted the...
The changing demographic of spousal support requests
California readers may be accustomed to news of celebrity divorces. What makes today’s story unusual, however, is the surprising lack of financial planning exhibited by the couple.According to one estimate, the marital estate of Bruce and Kris Jenner may be as...
Obamacare may impact alimony negotiations
Although a household might be dual income, it's common for family members to only use one spouse's employer-provided health insurance benefits. There might be economies of scale or other cost-saving benefits to claim multiple family members, instead of each spouse...