CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Child Support
......Modification
.........Change of Circumstances
............Change of Circs. Not Found
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H's reduced income did not constitute a material change in circumstances in light of his extreme wealth; what constitutes a change of circumstances.

A stipulated judgment providing for de novo review in future modification proceedings does not eliminate the change of circumstances rule.

Trial ct. did not apply wrong legal standard when it used "substantial" change in circumstances standard rather than "material" change to determine whether a change in H's income merited reduction of his c/s obligation.

An order for child support based upon a stipulation to pay ••more•• than the guideline amount cannot be modified downward unless there are material changed circumstances.