Judge Modifies Jacqueline Getty's Spousal Support

Earlier this week, it was announced that the billionaire grandson of oil tycoon J. Paul Getty won a crucial victory in his ongoing divorce battle. A judge ruled that Peter Getty will only have to pay his estranged wife $83,000 a month. The new spousal support order is 1/6 of what she was previously asking for.

In 2000, Jacqueline married Peter Getty.  Recently, Jacqueline submitted papers which stated she would need $535,201 a month in spousal support in order to enjoy and maintain her current lifestyle. 

Additionally, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge declined to grant Jacqueline an order of protection. Jacqueline was seeking an order of protection because she claimed Peter was a violent drug addict and that he had once broke her arm.

Peter is the heir to his father Gordon Getty's $2 billion fortune.

If you need assistance with a spousal support related matter, contact the Law offices of Michael Young to speak with a Riverside family law attorney.