CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
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Spousal Support
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Modification
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Change of Circumstances
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Failure of assumption that supported spouse will be self-supporting is change of circumstances providing grounds for modification.
W's unsuccessful business ventures do not require an extension of spousal support. [Dictum]
H's continued inability to be employed not failure of assumption when support termination based on assumption he would be self-supporting from income produced by his share of c/p.
Failure of underlying assumptions in stipulated spousal support order constitutes change of circumstances.
Failure of supported spouse to become employed.