Marriage of Subias and Ringelspaugh CA4/1

DISCUSSION

At the outset we briefly summarize some basic principles that guide our review of the trial court decision in this case. We independently evaluate the correctness of the court’s legal rulings (Jacqueline B. v. Rawls Law Group, P.C. (2021) 68 Cal.App.5th 243, 251), but to the extent Wife challenges the judge’s factual findings, we accord substantial deference and will reverse only if no reasonable trier of fact could have reached the same conclusion (ibid.). The trial court’s decision is presumed correct, and the appealing party bears the affirmative burden to demonstrate reversible error. (In re Marriage of Deal (2022) 80 Cal.App.5th 71, 80.) This includes the obligation to provide an adequate appellate record that satisfies the appellant’s burden. (Hotels Nevada, LLC v. L.A. Pacific Center, Inc. (2012) 203 Cal.App.4th 336, 348.)

A. “Documented Evidence” of Domestic Violence Family Code section 4320 sets forth the circumstances that the court “shall consider” in ordering spousal support. Citing subdivision (i) of the

The court found that Wife had net monthly income after child support of $9,368, compared to Husband’s $5,866. Jurisdiction to award…