Roy L. appealed after the New York County Supreme Court awarded Joan W. $38,000 per month in tax-free maintenance, $2,000 per month in medical expenses, $50,000 in counsel fees, and $30,000 in expert fees.
Because it thought the lower court's calculations were consistent with state law, the Appellate Division, First Department, affirmed.
The AD1 agreed that Roy's imputed income of $2.29 million was consistent with his most recent tax return. And because she was the less-monied spouse, it also had no issue with the interim award of fees and expert costs--particularly in view of the fact the parties' assets were in the $77-$90 million range.
"You can't buy love, but you can pay heavily for it." (Henny Youngman)
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: L. v. W.