Spousal maintenance
When time-limited spousal maintenance can be justified
The issue and the court’s approach
The court upheld a seven-year term because the appeal court had prudently explained the prospect of overcoming the imbalance, considering age, resources and employment possibilities. The time limit depended on that assessment rather than a preset duration.
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Official source and identification
Supreme Court · Civil Chamber · STS 300/2018 · 2018-05-24
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General information on Spanish law. Application depends on the facts, applicable legislation and subsequent developments. English text is explanatory, not an official translation.