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Spousal Support

Spousal Support

Spousal support in California is paid by the higher earning spouse to the lower earning spouse in order to allow the supported spouse to live in accordance with the marital lifestyle, if possible. The amount of spousal support a court would order is dependent upon many factors and may differ depending upon whether the divorce is just beginning or the court is making orders at the end of the case. RRB assists our clients in achieving their goals relative to spousal support orders, which depending on the circumstances can mean obtaining more support, or reducing or terminating support altogether.

Representative Results

  • Obtained order terminating spousal support in a long term marriage after contested trial.
  • Negotiated buyout in lieu of continued spousal support in a long term marriage.
  • Obtained substantial monthly spousal support for non-working spouse with no termination date, successfully avoiding imputation of income.
  • Secured court orders modifying child and spousal support orders on behalf of a father from $21k per month to $200 per month after successfully showing that gifts from the father’s parents ceased and therefore should not be counted as income when calculating support.
  • Obtained a spousal support order for a mother in the amount of $30k per month after a trial where the cross exam of the father proved that the party’s living expenses were consistent with the mother’s allegations.
Stephanie is a strategic and relentless opponent in a court of law. She is also incredibly responsive, something you don’t always see in the practice of family law. Stephanie has excellent knowledge of the system and provides pragmatic advice.

Stephanie is a strategic and relentless opponent in a court of law. She is also incredibly responsive, something you don’t always see in the practice of family law. Stephanie has excellent knowledge of the system and provides pragmatic advice.

Partner, Morgan Lewis

I am always comfortable making referrals to Stephanie. I know she is a solution focused advocate who is responsive to her client's needs. She is a fierce opponent when the situation warrants it but is nonetheless sensitive to keeping the best interests of the children top of mind. Stephanie is the real deal in Family Law.

I am always comfortable making referrals to Stephanie. I know she is a solution focused advocate who is responsive to her client's needs. She is a fierce opponent when the situation warrants it but is nonetheless sensitive to keeping the best interests of the children top of mind. Stephanie is the real deal in Family Law.

Business Litigator – Family Law

My former spouse and I preferred to mediate our divorce to ensure a civil and amicable process for the sake of our children. Although Stephanie is a successful litigator, she sensitively guided us through the entire mediation process, keeping the dialogue moving at all times and avoiding communication breakdowns.”

My former spouse and I preferred to mediate our divorce to ensure a civil and amicable process for the sake of our children. Although Stephanie is a successful litigator, she sensitively guided us through the entire mediation process, keeping the dialogue moving at all times and avoiding communication breakdowns.”

Gregory Clayman

When I was unexpectedly served with divorce papers, I was totally distraught. A friend referred me to Stephanie Blum and I was immediately impressed with her caring, comforting bedside manner. She provided not only legal expertise, but psychological support at this difficult time in my life.”

When I was unexpectedly served with divorce papers, I was totally distraught. A friend referred me to Stephanie Blum and I was immediately impressed with her caring, comforting bedside manner. She provided not only legal expertise, but psychological support at this difficult time in my life.”

Jeff Horn

I want to thank you for your efforts in helping to resolve this matter.  I am impressed with your innate ability to simultaneously advocate for and calm your client.  This matter was incredibly stressful.  You helped her navigate through her concerns and kept her focused.  It was a lesson in patience.  I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again.  Thank you.

I want to thank you for your efforts in helping to resolve this matter.  I am impressed with your innate ability to simultaneously advocate for and calm your client.  This matter was incredibly stressful.  You helped her navigate through her concerns and kept her focused.  It was a lesson in patience.  I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again.  Thank you.

Retired Judge and Mediator

Stephanie is a true professional and I would recommend her wholeheartedly. She was always responsive to my needs, smart, a tough litigator when necessary, and clearly explained the process, my options and potential outcomes to me so that together we could make decisions that made sense for both my son and me. Going through a divorce is difficult. I am glad that I had Stephanie to expertly guide me through it.

Stephanie is a true professional and I would recommend her wholeheartedly. She was always responsive to my needs, smart, a tough litigator when necessary, and clearly explained the process, my options and potential outcomes to me so that together we could make decisions that made sense for both my son and me. Going through a divorce is difficult. I am glad that I had Stephanie to expertly guide me through it.

Dr. A, quintuple-board certified Neurologist

I feel like it’s Christmas morning!  I can’t possibly thank you guys enough for your brilliant, tireless work.  You are all extraordinary at what you do. Having worked with and against several other attorneys, I could never have imagined working with the most exceptional and impressive team.  I have never felt so understood and protected.  Thank you for being so incredibly patient with me and putting up with my insanity (That could not have been easy!) I know I could never have done this without you.  Thank you!!!!

I feel like it’s Christmas morning!  I can’t possibly thank you guys enough for your brilliant, tireless work.  You are all extraordinary at what you do. Having worked with and against several other attorneys, I could never have imagined working with the most exceptional and impressive team.  I have never felt so understood and protected.  Thank you for being so incredibly patient with me and putting up with my insanity (That could not have been easy!) I know I could never have done this without you.  Thank you!!!!

Mother of Two

In The News

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