Is there a statute of limitations on divorce settlements in California?
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Is there a statute of limitations on divorce settlements in California?
Thankfully, Section 291 of the California Family Code addresses this issue by stating that a judgment or order for spousal support, also known as alimony, is enforceable until paid in full or otherwise satisfied. This means that there is no statute of limitations on requesting and receiving alimony payments so long …
Is alimony for the rest of your life?
Permanent alimony does not necessarily mean that the payment will last for the rest of one’s life, but until the occurrence of a terminating factor such as: cohabitation; remarriage; or death of the payee spouse. There is no set time for rehabilitative alimony to end and is determined based on the individual situation.
Is my estranged wife entitled to my inheritance?
During a marriage or defacto relationship, it is commonplace that one of the parties becomes entitled to receive an inheritance. An inheritance that is received by a party will be classified as property under the Family Law Act (1975) and is to be taken into consideration when negotiating a property settlement.
Can my ex wife get any of my inheritance?
In NSW there is no express entitlement of an ex spouse to a portion of your inheritance. In a perfect world, your will, will be distributed according to your wishes amongst the individuals stipulated within it. This would include, amongst others, a deceased person’s former spouse.
