How does Spousal Support Work in California?
Here is a quick primer on how to get the spousal support calculation you want in California. Calculation by Software If you want the software to calculate spousal support, do the following: Enter Directly If you would like to enter spousal support directly, do the following:
Why is California spousal support zero?
You have an option whether to have the software calculate spousal support. If that option is turned off, then spousal support will calculate to zero. To activate the calculation, go to the Support Data screen and scroll down to the section labeled “Spousal Support.” It is on the first line of that section, as shown […]
How do I get a Smith-Ostler calculation report?
Click Enter Data > Bonus Reports, as shown below:
Why are you not subtracting debts on Form 150 line 11?
We have made the interpretation that the line is asking for assets NOT net of debts. The title of the line is “Assets,” not “Net Assets” or “Assets and Debts.” We interpret the text on line 11c to be asking for assets net of associated liens (most importantly, real estate properties net of mortgages). The […]
I have printed the Court Forms to a PDF, and I can’t see the checkboxes.
This problem can occur on Macintosh computers. If you are using a Mac, you will need the official Adobe PDF reader to see the checkboxes. This reader is free. Search in your browser for “download Adobe Acrobat reader for Macintosh.” Once Adobe Acrobat is downloaded and installed, go to Finder > Applications, and double-click Adobe […]
How can I match DissoMaster’s Child Support results?
Over a period of many years, subscribers have reported that, in general, Family Law Software child support results are essentially the same as those from DissoMaster. Family Law Software is certified by the California Judicial Council, and its results should be accepted by any court. Any differences are likely to be the result of slight […]
Where do I enter a Moore-Marsden calculation?
Go to the “more info” screen for the page where you entered the real estate property. (That is: Client Info > Assets & Debts > Add Real Estate Property > More Info.) Scroll down to the section on Separate Property. You will see the Moore-Marsden link there. This calculation implements the formula specified by the […]
How do I enter a Section 2640 reimbursement?
Here is how to enter a Section 2640 Reimbursement for separate property due to a party. Let’s say that Party A is the party to whom the reimbursement is due. 1. Go to the “more info” screen for the real estate property. 2. Scroll down to the section for Separate (non-community property), and enter the […]
I am familiar with DissoMaster. How can I see where to input things in Family Law Software?
Family Law Software has an option to enter things similarly to DissoMaster. The image below shows how to locate it in the software.
How can I get assets to show up on the correct place on the FL-142 (Schedule of Assets and Debts)?
At the top of the screen where you enter assets and deaths, be sure that you have specified that you want to enter them for the financial declarations. Then, where you enter investment assets, the Investment type will be keyed to the California declaration.