In Re Marriage of Chala
Opinion
Opinion
Hastings, J.
Betty Chala (wife), respondent, and Salvador Ansara Chala (husband), appellant, were married for six years and three months. The minor child of wife, Heather, was adopted by husband during the course of the marriage. At the conclusion of the dissolution proceeding, wife was awarded as her half of the community property a 1966 Cadillac, valued at $200, miscellaneous household furniture and furnishings valued at $4,000, and cash of $10,186.50. Husband was awarded cash of $14,386.50. Husband was ordered to pay child support of $125 per month.
The community obligations of the parties totalled $19,971.10. In connection with these obligations, the court made the following order: “Respondent [husband] is ordered to assume, pay and hold Petitioner [wife] harmless from 100% of the said community obligations. . . . Respondent [husband] is ordered to pay to Petitioner [wife] as and for spousal support, a lump sum payment in the amount of $9,985.55, which shall satisfy any and all obligations of Respondent to Petitioner for spousal support, and neither party shall thereafter be entitled to any further or other award for spousal support.”