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Obtaining a Permanent Spousal Support Order: Practical Frameworks andUse of Xspo

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Obtaining a Permanent Spousal Support Order: Practical Frameworks andUse of Xspo
About the Program

In this second installment of a three-part series, the program builds on the first installment’s (watch it here) foundation of temporary support standards, evidentiary requirements, and Xspouse basics to examine permanent spousal support and the distinct legal standards that govern it. This program covers the legal foundation for permanent orders, the key financial inputs that drive support outcomes, and why reliable financial evidence is critical to achieving accurate results. The session also clarifies how Xspouse fits into permanent support practice, focusing specifically on its role in analyzing tax consequences.

Speaker(s)
Ratekin
Comm. Patti C. Ratekin (Ret.)

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Signature Resolution

Comm. Patti C. Ratekin (Ret.) brings over 31 years of experience in the Family Court system. A Certified Family Law Specialist, her expertise spans alternative dispute resolution, child support, and spousal support matters. She has served on the  Department of Child Support Services Guideline Child Support Calculator Task Force, the Superior Court Family Law Committee, Superior Court Rules Committee and the CJER Family Law Curriculum Committee. She created the curriculum for the Primary Assignment Training for AB1058 Child Support Commissioners and has lectured extensively on family law across California.  She is currently serving as a neutral, Privately Compensated Temporary Judge, Special Master, Arbitrator and Parenting Plan Coordinator at Signature Resolution in San Diego. 

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Accreditation
Credit Hours:
0.50
Specialty Area:
Family Law
Credit Type:
General
Original Air Date:
June 23, 2026
Accredited in:
California

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