Supreme Court of New Hampshire· 12/14/2000

In re Fowler

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145 N.H. 516
764 A.2d 916
2000 N.H. LEXIS 100

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finding an alimony award insufficient where the recipient was unlikely to “obtain a job which will allow her to maintain independently a standard of living comparable to that enjoyed during her marriage”
noting that the primary purpose of alimony is rehabilitative
We will not overturn a trial court’s alimony determination unless it is lacking in evidentiary support or tainted by error of law.
“The primary purpose of alimony is rehabilitative. . . . [It] is designed to encourage the recipient to establish an independent source of income.” (quotation omitted)
“The primary purpose of alimony is rehabilitative.... ‘Rehabilitative’ alimony is based on the theory that modern spouses are equally able to function in the job market and to provide for their own financial needs.”

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Judges: Brock, Broderick, Horton, Rsa, Thayer, Vote

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