Walls v. Walls

—Order unanimously modified on the law and as modified affirmed without costs in accordance with the following Memorandum: Family Court’s award of maintenance was an abuse of discretion. The parties had been married for approximately 25 years when they separated. Respondent has been employed by Niagara Mohawk for 25 years and enjoys good prospects for continued employment. Respondent earned approximately $70,000 with overtime in 1992 and approximately $50,000 without overtime in 1993. Petitioner, on the other hand, has a relatively short employment record, working primarily as a part-time…