CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Spousal Support
......Modification
.........Stepdown/"Richmond" Orders
............Stepdown Reversed
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Factors cited for stepping down support must justify amount of reductions.

Court cannot make automatic stepdown order without evidence to support same.

Automatic stepdowns must be based on reasonable inferences drawn from the evidence, not from mere speculative expectations.

Stepdown reversed as being without any factual basis.

Stepdown orders must be based upon reasonable inferences from evidence, not speculation or desire to encourage W to seek employment.