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SALMON CROQUETTES WITH DILL SAUCE
There’s No Simple Formula
Figuring out how much alimony or spousal support you will have to pay is one of the most stressful parts of the divorce process. Although you can find calculators online that purport to determine the alimony the judge will award in your case, the truth is that in California, the judge does not use a formula to decide spousal support. Instead, the judge will consider various factors to determine the support order amount. In some cases, the court will award no alimony.
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INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups plain yogurt or fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
6 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
2 14.75-oz cans salmon packed in water 4 celery stalks, finely chopped 1 large white onion, finely chopped
Some of the factors the judge considers when determining alimony amounts include:
4 large eggs, beaten
1/2 tbsp salt 1 tbsp pepper 2 tbsp olive oil
• The length of the marriage or domestic partnership • What each person needs based on the standard of living they had during the marriage or domestic partnership • What each person pays or can pay (including earnings and earning capacity) to keep the standard of living they had during the marriage or domestic partnership • Whether having a job would make it too difficult to take care of the children • The age and health of both people • Debts and property • Whether one spouse or domestic partner helped the other get an education, training, career, or professional license • Whether there was domestic violence in the marriage or domestic partnership • Whether one spouse’s or domestic partner’s career was affected by unemployment or by taking care of the children or home • The tax impact of spousal support While you might be unable to determine the exact amount of spousal support the judge will grant, you can still arrive at a close estimate. If you want an estimate of how much alimony the judge may award in your circumstance, call us at (949) 363-5551 for a confidential initial case evaluation. We’ll be glad to help you with whatever you may need.
DIRECTIONS
1. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, Dijon mustard, and dill to make the dill sauce. Set aside. 2. Drain the salmon, then remove and discard the bones and skin. In a large bowl, mix the salmon, celery, onion, eggs, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 patties. Coat a medium skillet with olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. 3. Put a dollop of the dill sauce on top of each patty and serve.
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