Marriage of Giese CA2/6

Facts and Procedural History The parties were married in 1997 and separated in 2018. They had three children, two of whom were minors, aged 16 and 14, on the date of separation. For most of the marriage, Wife was not employed outside the home. She now holds a real estate license and works as a fitness instructor. Husband is a highly compensated executive in the pharmaceutical industry. During the marriage, the family lived in Mexico and Russia because of Husband’s employment. While living abroad, the family benefitted from many perquisites provided by Husband’s employer including subsidized luxury housing and

1In re Marriage of Ostler & Smith (1990) 223 Cal.App.3d 33, held that spousal and child support awards may include both a percentage of the supporting spouse’s wages and a percentage of the income he or she receives in the form of bonuses, dividends and other types of discretionary compensation.

2 private-school tuition for the children. Husband is currently employed by Amgen Italy and resides in Milan, Italy. He no longer receives the housing subsidy and other perquisites paid during his prior overseas assignments. Husband’s compensation includes a salary, a discretionary…