CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Spousal Support
......Amount
.........Factors Considered
............Imputing Income/Supported Spouse
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Supported spouse's ability to work must be considered when making spousal support award.

Different test applies when imputing income to a supported spouse for child support and for spousal support; best interests of children not a factor in spousal support.

Denial of support upheld, in part because W failed to seek employment diligently.

Whenever support at issue, court may order "a party" to be tested by vocational training consultant.

A party’s earning capacity may be considered in determining spousal support.

Effect of supported spouse’s earning ability on spousal support orders