Strauss v. Strauss

We reject the husband’s contention that the temporary maintenance award was excessive. Based upon a review of the instant record, which consists of conflicting affidavits, we see no reason to substitute our discretion for that of the Supreme Court, which gave due consideration to all the relevant factors. In view of the wife’s reasonable needs, the standard of living enjoyed by the parties, the husband’s earnings, and the wife’s income and limited liquid assets, the temporary maintenance award was not excessive (see, Cohen v Cohen, 129 AD2d 550; Chosed v Chosed, 116 AD2d 690; Stern v Stern,…