Just days after announcing that they had separated, it has the reported that the singer Christina Aguilera has filed for a divorce from her husband of five years, Jordan Bratman.

A source close to the couple recently told US magazine that the pair was "just trying to figure things out".  It was also reported that the couple is living separately on a trial basis, but Christina made up her mind quickly and move forward with divorce.

In legal documents obtained by media outlets, Christina sites "irreconcilable differences" and says that she and her husband separated on September 11^th.  There is also an alleged prenuptial agreement and the singer is asking that her "earnings and accumulations" before and during her marriage not be considered marital assets.

Christina is also seeking joint custody of the couple's two-year-old son, Max, and wishes to prohibit her husband from getting alimony.

Are you going through a tough divorce in Los Angeles?  If so, contact Claery & Green today to get help from a Los Angeles divorce attorney.

Alimony in California is referred to as spousal support. It is money that one spouse pays to the other to help support them after a divorce. The spouse receiving such support is required to pay federal and state income taxes on whatever they receive, and the spouse making such payments is entitled to a tax deduction. A Los Angeles divorce lawyer should be consulted to verify that the orders are drafted correctly, ensuring that such deductions can be made legally.

If neither party currently needs spousal support, either can ask the judge to reserve jurisdiction to order spousal support at a future date, such as when a job is lost or health deteriorates. Again, a judge will be more likely to grant this if the marriage has lasted over ten years. Under some circumstances, the person receiving support may go back to court to ask for a change in the amount of support. A judge can also order a wage assignment so that a spouse's employer pays spousal support directly.

If you have questions about spousal support and your other options when getting divorced, contact Claery & Green today!

It's natural for a divorced couple's circumstances to change after their divorce has been finalized. Depending on the change in circumstances, it may be necessary for one or both parties to change or modify a court order. Judges understand that people's circumstances change, and are usually willing to modify an order as long it does not compromise the best interest of any children and the changes in circumstances are "significant." For example, seeking a modification of a child support order after quitting your job is not likely to going to happen. However, if you show that you've been laid off and have been diligently looking for a new job but just haven't had any luck, the judge is more likely to lower your child support obligations.

At Claery & Green, we have experience representing clients throughout Southern California in all areas of family law, including post-judgment modifications. Whether you want to modify a  child support order, a child custody order, an  alimony order, or some type of marital contract or settlement agreement, an experienced Los Angeles divorce attorney at our office can assist you in filing the necessary paperwork and argue your case before the judge. Furthermore, we can also help you gather the documents and evidence that prove you have indeed experienced a significant change in circumstances, which might include a sudden job loss, physical injury or disability, family emergency, relocation, etc.

For more information about post-judgment modifications, please contact a Los Angeles family law attorney at Claery & Green today!