CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Spousal Support
......Amount
.........Factors Considered
............Savings
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Where parties engaged in pattern of savings during marriage, it is part of their MSL and a factor to be considered in making spousal support award.

Savings pattern properly considered as element of parties' MSL for spousal support purposes.

W entitled to temporary spousal support in excess of need where parties' lifestyle included use of discretionary income for savings and investment.

Supported spouse may save portion of income for retirement.

Order increasing spousal support reversed where W able to save on prior order.

Permanent spousal support may be same amount as temporary award where supported spouse had been able to save.

Permanent spousal support may be same amount as temporary award where supported spouse had been able to save.

Cases discussing savings as a factor in awarding spousal support.