Spousal Maintenance/Alimony for the Father
Aug 01, 2014OUTCOME: Father was awarded spousal maintenance.
Father and husband of high earning spouse who was the breadwinner required spousal maintenance so he could afford housing and living expenses for him and the two children when they were in his care. L ... ength of marriage was 14 years. Both parties were immigrants and Father, who provided much of the care to the children, needed time to improve his english and train for skilled employment. Mother refused to provide any amount for spousal maintenance. After lengthy trial, Court awarded temporary alimony to father for several years so could continue his education.