CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Spousal Support
......Modification
.........Change of Circumstances
............Change of Circumstances Req'd
 12 Cards On This Topic:
  • Effect of last previous order in motion to modify spousal support.
  • Changed circumstances required before court may modify spousal support.
  • Spousal support may not be modified without a showing of changed circumstances.
  • When MSA provides for step down, supported spouse must show inability to support self, despite reasonable efforts.
  • Change of circumstances required from prior stipulated order.
  • Material change of circumstances is required from last permanent order. Parties may agree that specific event will not be a change of circumstances.
  • Supported spouse's receipt of his/her share of c/p not a grounds to modify spousal support.
  • Changed circumstances must exist at date modification is sought; cannot be future contingencies.
  • There can be no modification without change in circumstances.
  • Change of circumstances requirement applies to stipulated agreements as well as to orders made after trials.
  • Moving party must show changed circumstances sufficient to warrant modification.
  • Spousal support may not be modified absent a change of circumstances.


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