Effective January 1, 2026, California changed the state income tax treatment of spousal support for new divorce or separation instruments. Before (California’s historic rule): Spousal support was generally deductible to the payor and taxable income to the recipient for California purposes. Now (for instruments executed on or after January 1,…
When you depend on alimony payments from your spouse to help supplement your income, especially if you sacrificed your career to support them, sudden unemployment can leave you feeling helpless. Many dependent spouses are unaware of what happens in the event their ex-spouse becomes unemployed while making alimony payments. This…
When you retire, you may be eager to start the next chapter of your life—but many individuals find themselves asking, “If I Retire, Do I Still Need to Pay Alimony in California?” However, it’s imperative to understand what will happen if you are currently paying alimony to a recipient spouse.…
Divorce is among the most complicated processes anyone can go through. Not only is divorce a complex emotional process, but it is also a very involved legal process that can have significant financial implications on a person as well. In many divorces, alimony factors in, and whether you're looking to…
There are few things more stressful than losing a job. This stress is frequently exacerbated when the person who lost their job has an alimony obligation. Read on and reach out to an experienced Los Angeles spousal support attorney from Kramer & Zitser, LLP. to learn more about whether you…
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