Vesper v. Vesper’s Empirical Analysis

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9 state decisions

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1. ““La.C.C. Art. 160 sets forth the criteria for determining an award of post divorce alimony. An award shall not exceed one-third of the payor’s income. The initial inquiry is a determination of whether the claimant spouse has sufficient means for her support. In considering whether the spouse has sufficient means, the courts examine the expenses required to procure the basic necessities of life, such as food, shelter and clothing. Also included in the determination are reasonable and necessary automobile expenses, medical and drug expenses, utilities, household expenses, and income tax liability arising from the alimony payments. Jordan v. Jordan, 432 So.2d 314 (La.App. 5th Cir.1983), writ denied, 438 So.2d 1111 (La.1983). [ ... ] Factors to consider in determining the amount of alimony to be awarded include the income, means and assets of the spouses, the liquidity of the assets, the financial obligations of the spouses, including their earning capacity, the health and age of the parties and any other circumstances that the court deems relevant. Jordan v. Jordan, supra. Much discretion is vested in the trial court in determining the amount of alimony. In the absence of a clear showing of abuse of discretion, the amount set by the trial judge will not be disturbed on appeal. Renfroe v. Renfroe, 428 So.2d 875 (La.App. 1st Cir.1983); Gautreaux v. Gautreaux, 382 So.2d 996 (La.App. 1st Cir.1980).””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 558 So. 2d 308 - Skinner v. Skinner

2. “Factors to consider in determining the amount of alimony to be awarded include the income, means and assets of the spouses, the liquidity of the assets, the financial obligations of the spouses, including their earning capacity, the health and age of the parties and any other circumstances that the court deems relevant.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 540 So. 2d 1254 - Richardson v. Richardson