S.A. v. L.A.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lawrence H. Ecker, J.

The decision and order of the court is as follows:

This pendente lite application for spousal maintenance raises an issue of apparent first impression as to whether the present income rule applicable in child support proceedings may be similarly applied! in determining spousal maintenance.

By order to show cause issued May 10, 2013, defendant L.A. seeks (1) interim support and maintenance from plaintiff S.A. in the amount of $17,000 per month and payment of all expenses related to the maintenance of the marital residence; (2) interim counsel fees of…