whats the law in clifornia on alimony?
146594
Try www.findlaw.com to see the actual law.  Otherwise, see this link:
97573
I believe that depends upon the state but yes she can because with you being married, whats yours is his.  A court may see it as income that he is receiving from you.
643497
Child support if set by a court is set by a formula set out in the state's statutes.  If you know your income and have a good idea what the other parent's income, you can calculate the expected child support.  \n\nMost states give the judge some leeway for unusual circumstances.  Please note that everyone has bills and unless yours are unusually high for reasons out of your control, such as other dependent children, or a medical condition, don't expect much sympathy.  Some, but not all states take the custodial parent's income into consideration, and some, but not all, reduce child support if the child custody is actually shared close to 50/50.  \n\nIn many states there is an upper limit on child support, either by statute or by practice.  California generally tops off child support at $20,000 per month.  I'm told other states may have lower limits.\n\nBest thing to do, of course, is to talk with a family law attorney in your area who will know the practices of the local judges.
1002380
I live in Kansas and my sister is a legal secretary. She says that for alimony or child support spouses income is their income and is not included in the worksheet. Man that SUCKS that your husband has to pay alimony. I hate alimony and would never ever dream of asking for it. Child support yes depending on the circumstances and how often daddy has the kids. But alimony, my god she's a grown freakin woman capable of getting a job right? GRRR that just eerks me.
909003
Sounds legal to me.\n\nBut, check out a book, "Tenent's Rights" (or some such title) by Nolo Press at the booksore, library, or at www.nolo.com .  They have a California-specific version that should address this *exact* situation.
439218
The federal government considers it income so yes to federal taxes.  I'm not sure if your specific state does or not.  Ohio considers alimony income.
971969
whoever can prove the adultery can get alimony, unless they both can prove adultery then neither one will get alimony based on adultery. \n\nAs far as the kids go, adultery has nothing to do with the kids unless one of the parents involved the kids in the adultery (such as bringing them along when they saw their "other" person or if they asked the kids to help cover up what they were doing) so as far as the kids go , the court will award custody to the most fit parent, usually the one who was most involved with the child be for the split, and maybe even give joint custody to both parents.  \n\nNow in a divorce, who ever is making the lesser amount of money in the relationship can ask for alimony(not based on any wrong doing by the other person) but based on the fact that the quality of life for the one person will change substantially and the courts can award alimony to that person for a set amount of time giving the person receiving alimony time and resource to improve their earning potential.  No not really fair, but that is the way it works.
437164
Well there's always legal aid.  If you have proof that he cheated, or if he admits, since its his fault the marriage failed you should get alimony.  And no matter what, if you get the kids, he'll pay child support no matter what the situation
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Here is a good basic info site \nhttp://www.weblocator.com/attorney/ca/law/c17.html\n\nAlso I would suggest consulting a lawyer directly regarding your situation or questions about abandonment issues. Search for lawyers (box on the left side of screen - choose family law specifically) http://public.findlaw.com/
599749
You gotta ride this out, my friend. Think of diamonds and gold for your wife. It will be cheaper than the alimony.
43513
In the US, the last vestige of the dowry is the tradition that ther bride's family pay for the wedding.  \n\nOf course, that's dying off too, because girlies complain "that's not fair"\n\nbut alimony is?
87299
Alimony is established b State Law. Each state has different laws reguarding divorce. It sounds a little far out but I could not say that under certain circumstances that it could happen. Best thing is to get a good divorce lawyer who will represent your best interests in a divorce proceeding
360181
It really depends on the state. Which lawyer were you talking to? Hers? Yours?  \n\nIn many states only the wifes 1/2 of the community property is hers.
628658
i would think that would depend largely on if she is able to get out and get a job herself. if she is able to then she probably won't get half your pay for life. just up untill the end of the divorce.
54708
You probably have to be more specific to get a uauful answer.  Are you asking about "palimony?" Tenant/landlord law? (In which case you should say if you are in NYC or not.) Child custody issues?  Visitation rights in the hospital? Inheritance rights?  These are all address differently, in diffreent places in the law.
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just so you know, attorneys are notorious for not refunding your deposit after being fired... if have clearly documented exactly how much time you have spent with your attorney, and it clearly doesn't eat up all of your deposit, you can probably get some of it back if you file a complaint.\n\nand the answer to your question is yes.\n\nbut alimony, in general, in my opinion, is "dirty money".  unless he coerced you to stay home to cook and clean, of course, then he deserves to pay every cent.
221595
Generally alimony isn't taxed so it doesn't have to be reported.  Just like child support isn't taxed and thus doesn't have to be reported.