CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Spousal Support
......Modification
.........Marital Standard of Living
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Effect of marital standard of living on later motions to modify spousal support.

Trial court did not abuse discretion by finding that marital standard of living of less weight 13 yrs. after original order.

H not required to use post-separation s/p earnings to support standard of living for W higher than parties' enjoyed during marriage.

Marital standard of living merely reference point for spousal support award or modification.

Key factor for future modifications not marital standard of living, but whether prior order met supported spouse's reasonable needs.

Order increasing child support and decreasing spousal support gave effect to intent behind original support agreement.

Standard of living of parties during marriage controls, not standard of living of paying spouse at time of modification proceeding.

Marital standard of living discussed as factor in original awards.