Marriage of Beyer CA4/2

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Husband and wife (the parties) married in 1991, and separated on January 15,

2007. Husband filed a petition for dissolution of the marriage on January 23, 2007, and

thereafter amended the petition. Wife filed a response in February 2007. Husband and

wife were married 16 years and have two children: Alexander, who was born in 1991,

Unless otherwise noted, all statutory references are to the Family Code.

Josefina Beyer (wife) has not filed a respondent’s brief.

In re Marriage of Epstein (1979) 24 Cal.3d 76, 84 (Epstein).

2 and was 15 years old at the time of his parents’ separation, and Natalie, who was born in

1995, and was 11 years old.

Husband moved out of the family residence in January 2007, and moved back in

in April 2007. From April 2007, until January 2008, husband and wife lived together

with the children in the family residence. Husband moved out again in January 2008.

Wife remained in the home until April 2008.

On April 14, 2008, husband and wife entered into a stipulation and order to show

cause (OSC) for temporary orders regarding child custody, visitation, child support and

spousal support. The parties agreed to…