In Re the Marriage of Richard C. Mauer and Carol K. Mauer, Upon the Petition of Richard C. Mauer, Appellee, And…

Summary

The court vacated the court of appeals’ spousal-support award and modified the district court’s judgment. Applying the statutory factors de novo, it awarded Carol lifetime support of $12,600 per month, reduced to $6,500 when she reaches age sixty-six years and six months and to $5,000 when Richard reaches that age or retires, subject to termination upon remarriage or death. The court held that guideline formulas cannot replace the statutory analysis. No separate opinions were filed.