Spousal maintenance
Assessing imbalance through family dedication
The issue and the court’s approach
The court reiterated that maintenance does not equalise wealth or salaries. It found an imbalance linked to years of family care, no independent income and limited opportunities to earn resources.
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Supreme Court · Civil Chamber · STS 1593/2024 · 2024-11-28
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