Marriage of Sakov and Adut CA1/1

INTRODUCTION

In yet another appeal arising from this exceptionally litigious family law proceeding, appellant Ester Adut appeals from the trial court’s order terminating respondent Joshua Sakov’s obligation to pay spousal support.

BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The history of this proceeding is well known to the parties and this court. We need not recite it here. On October 26, 2010, respondent filed an order to show cause (OSC) to terminate spousal support.

1 Once again, respondent has elected not to file a brief. Because no respondent’s brief was filed, we will decide the present appeal on the record, the opening brief, and any oral argument by appellant. (Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.220(a)(2), former rule 17(a); Nakamura v. Parker (2007) 156 Cal.App.4th 327, 334.) 1 On December 7, 2010, appellant filed a responsive declaration opposing the OSC. The matter was heard on December 9, 2010. On May 31, 2011, the trial court filed its order after hearing in which it ordered spousal support terminated as of December 31, 2010. On December 8, 2011, appellant filed an application to set aside the support order under Family Code section 3691. As grounds for her request, she alleged…