Marriage of Kliegel
The family court ordered husband, appellant and cross-respondent James M. Kliegel to pay approximately eight-and-a-half years of temporary spousal support and another one-and-a-half years of permanent support to his former wife, respondent, and cross-appellant, Cathryn E. Lampe Kliegel. After considering numerous factors relevant to determining whether to maintain or terminate jurisdiction, the family court also terminated jurisdiction. Wife contends the court erred in terminating jurisdiction because, given her disability, there is no evidence she will ever become fully self-supporting, let alone in a year. Husband challenges the number of years of temporary support ordered, but only if we reverse the jurisdiction termination order. Given the family court’s broad discretion in shaping spousal support awards, and given the purpose of spousal support as discussed in California court decisions, we affirm the court’s termination order and dismiss husband’s conditional appeal.
Comments on Marriage of Kliegel