After 31 years of marriage, Mario Scarpace filed for divorce.
While the marital property was distributed to her satisfaction, Mrs. Scarpace wasn't happy with the Saratoga County Supreme Court's maintenance award of $200 per week, for six years.
On appeal, the Appellate Division, Third Department, found the dollar figure to be fair--given the lady's conservative lifestyle (prior to the divorce), her employment status, and the division of the marital assets. But in light of the couple's income disparities, and her "reduced earning potential," the AD3 thought a "nondurational"--or lifetime--award was the way to go.
Who wouldn't have killed for that?
To view a copy of the Appellate Division's decision, please use this link: Scarpace v. Scarpace