Cora

FACTS

Catherine Cora is a celebrity chef with an interest in a number of businesses. She was married to Jennifer Cora until their marriage was dissolved in February 2017. They have four children of the marriage, all of whom were minors at the time of the dissolution. While Catherine worked outside of the home, Jennifer stayed home with the children. At the time of the dissolution, Catherine had a monthly gross income of $52,305. Jennifer has serious physical and emotional limitations and had been out of the workforce for a long time. The trial court declined to impute income to her. The trial court ordered Catherine to pay $8,118 monthly child support and $9,500 monthly spousal support. The court also ordered Catherine to pay Jennifer’s attorney $440,000. Jennifer’s First Motion for Appointment of Receiver In May 2017, Jennifer made a motion for the appointment of a receiver. She stated that the trial court’s order to pay $440,000 in attorney fees remains wholly unsatisfied, and that Catherine’s diverse financial interests make the appointment of a receiver a reasonable remedy. The trial court made a tentative ruling granting the motion. But at Catherine’s request, the court…