In Re Marriage of Lewis v. Lewis
Award of maintenance is a discretionary determination which, to be sustained, must be based on facts in the record and the appropriate and applicable law.
In Re Marriage of Weiss v. Weiss
Debts incurred after commencement may affect ability to pay maintenance.
In Re Marriage of Steinke v. Steinke
Maintenance is not based solely on need – it is not limited to those situations where a spouse cannot support his or her self.
In Re Marriage of Trattles v. Trattles
(1) Court need not consider all statutory factors in making a maintenance determination. (2) Insufficient record in this case to support more maintenance – testimony of physical ailments were not linked to a limitation on her ability to work. Also, the testimony on plans for future schooling was speculative.
Marriage of DeLaMatter v. DeLaMatter
Refusal by an alcoholic spouse of medically recommended treatment is a relevant factor in the court’s maintenance decision.
In Re Marriage of Greenwald
Premarital contributions as unmarried cohabitator is not a relevant factor on wife’s maintenance claim. Overruled in Meyer, 2000 WI 382, 239 Wis. 2d 73.
Zirngibl v. Zirngibl
Award to wife of equity in home as her separate property does not disqualify her from maintenance.
In Re Marriage of Brabec v. Brabec
Denial of maintenance to women who conspired to have husband killed affirmed: misconduct is not marital misconduct. Thus, trial court did not err is considering it under sub. (10)
In Re Marriage of Grace v. Grace
Court properly held open maintenance to wife due to her health, but court should have specifically limited the hold open to health concerns. Expert testimony was not necessary for wife to establish health problems.
In Matter of Marriage of Sellers v. Sellers
In denying maintenance to husband, the trial court properly considered that wife is required to make child support payments and provide health insurance for the minor children, as well that wife’s professional degree and successful business were made without any sacrifice from husband.