Case Histories

Cases under the Temporary Maintenance Standards Law
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Cases Demonstrating the Need for Permanent Maintenance Guidelines

The Gonzalez Family
Domestic violence victim settled far short of meeting household needs.
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The Allen Family
A potential client, a victim of domestic abuse, declined to pursue case because of uncertainty about maintenance. Click here to view.

The Perkins Family
Domestic violence victim forced to go trial over maintenance and submit to cross-examination by abuser-husband acting as his own attorney.
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The Freas Family
Freas v. Freas, 33 AD 1069 (3rd Dept. 2006), and the problem of short-term maintenance awarded after long marriages. Click here to view.