Legal Opinion
In the Matter of Marriage of Sanborn
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided August 7, 1989No. 22559-6-IPublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWinsor, J.
Adele Sanborn brought an action to recover past-due maintenance from her former husband, Thomas Sanborn. The trial court granted Adele a judgment for half of the past-due maintenance, did not allow interest, and awarded only part of her attorney fees. We reverse and remand.
The 1984 decree dissolving Adele's and Thomas' marriage granted Adele maintenance that will terminate upon Thomas' retirement. The decree provided that when she became eligible, Adele's maintenance would be reduced by the amounts she actually received from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
When Adele turned 65 on…
2Cases cited18 opinions
- Transamerica Insurance Group v. United Pacific InsuranceWashington Supreme Court · 1979
- Lambert v. LambertWashington Supreme Court · 1965
- Rutter v. RutterWashington Supreme Court · 1962
- Valente v. BaileyWashington Supreme Court · 1968
- Hartman v. SmithWashington Supreme Court · 1984
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3Cited by17 opinions
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- Matter of Marriage of KnightCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1994
- In re the Marriage of SpreenCourt of Appeals of Washington · 2001
- Matter of Marriage of ThomasCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1991
- Watson v. MaierCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1992
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