Frank and Jaime McCourt, owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, are currently involved in a complicated divorce court proceeding. Jaime claims that Frank failed to make a court-ordered monthly spousal support payment of $637,159. Frank contends that she owes him millions of dollars and should not be required to pay the monthly spousal support until Jaime’s debt is paid.

Jaime claims monthly expenses of $994,469, of which $568,000 goes toward paying mortgages on nine different residences. In addition, she alleges that $285,137 goes toward expenses related to being an owner of the Dodgers.

California Family Code section 4320 sets forth the relevant factors in determining the amount of spousal support in dissolution cases. One of the factors is the needs of each party based on the standard of living during marriage, not what a spouse requires just to survive after divorce or what a spouse needed to live prior to marriage.

The distribution of property is a major issue in divorce proceedings. If you are going through a divorce, you need experienced divorce attorneys who will vigorously defend your interests regarding property distribution, child support, and child custody rights. The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 30 years experience in family law. Call us today at (888) 280-6839. We will be there when you call.