Family
Jul. 14, 1999
Expense Checks
By Shelley L. Albaum, Harold J. Cohn and Seth D. Kramer Although a trial court has broad discretion in modifying spousal-support awards, it does not have authority to do so unless there has been a material change of circumstances after the last prior order. Marriage of Kuppinger , 48 Cal.App.3d 628 (1975). And after a long-term marriage, the court may not terminate jurisdiction over spousal support absent a showing that the supported spouse is self-supporting or will become self-supporting by




Although a trial court has broad discretion in modifying spousal-support awards, it does not have authority to do so unless there has been a material change of circumstances after the last prior order. Marriage of Kuppinger, 48 Cal.App.3d 628 (1975). And after a ...
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