In Re the Marriage of HARRIS

The issue in this dissolution of marriage case is whether the trial court erred in failing to award compensatory spousal support to wife. The trial court did not award compensatory support to wife, concluding that wife’s contribution during the marriage was not a significant contribution that enhanced husband’s earning potential. On appeal, the Court of Appeals held that the trial court’s rationale for denying compensatory spousal support to wife — viz., that wife’s contribution during the marriage was typical and expected and not a substantial contribution that enhanced husband’s earning…