Maslan-Mahan vs. Mahan
N/AOUTCOME: Award of Permanent Alimony in short marriage.
Ms. Maslan Mahan (Client) was in her mid 40's, had young child with her husband of nine years. She had been employed for many years as a drama/english teacher, having earned a pension in her school di ... strict. She left her long time job to follow her husband's career as a radio station manager from station to station. She gave up her career to permit him to have a career and to raise their child. At the time of the divorce, Ms. Mahan was employed as a teacher in a starting position, even though she had substantial experience. She was making approx $34,000 while the husband has done very well and was earning approx $70,000. At trial Ms. Mahan proved that she would never be able to reach her former position and had suffered a tremendous detriment to her employment and career by following her husband, for his betterment. Because of the client's age, her employment and the husband's earnings, the court awarded permanent alimony. The husband appealed the ruling because of the short term of the marriage. Ms. Mahan's award was affirmed by the Fourth District Court of Appeal.
