CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Spousal Support
......Amount
.........Factors Considered
............Bonuses
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When making spousal support award, court must consider income of paying spouse from all sources, including bonuses.

Annual "bonus" for purposes of Ostler/Smith is a discretionary payment based upon performance, not all payments above base salary.

Courts may award portions of future bonuses as additional spousal support.