CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Spousal Support
......Modification
.........Failure of Supptd Spse to Become Empl'd
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Supported spouse must be put on notice of obligation to become self-supporting before failure to do so can justify modification.

Gavron warning not required for Richmond order.

Failure of supported spouse to seek employment is change of circumstances justifying modification.

Court cannot set termination date on assumption that supported spouse will refuse to seek employment.

Failure to seek employment may be considered in motion to modify support.

Trial court may warn supported spouse of need to seek employment or face future modification motions if s/he does not.

W's poor judgment in failing to diligently pursue remunerative employment justified reduced support award for short period followed by reservation.

Effect on spousal support on the supported spouse’s failure to become employed.