Marriage of McCullough CA2/1
Henry McCullough (Henry) appeals from an order following trial awarding him spousal support in the amount of $500 per month for 60 months and retaining jurisdiction to make further orders, including after the expiration of the 60 months. Although the trial court considered the factors identified in Family Code section 4320 as required in setting support, there is no reasonable basis in the evidence for the amount and duration of support that the court ordered in light of the disparity in the parties’ post-separation income and lifestyles. The parties were married for over 16 years. At the time of trial, Henry had been ruled permanently disabled and had a disability income of $950 per month. Carolyn was a nurse with a monthly income of $7,833, over eight times that amount. Their children were adults. In light of Henry’s obvious need, Carolyn’s ability to pay, and the marital lifestyle, we conclude that it was an abuse of discretion for the trial court to order only $500 pe
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