Ressor v. Ressor

Citations

• 82 Ill. 442

Syllabus

<p>1. Alimokt—not limited to one-third of income from husband's property. In fixing the amount of alimony which a woman should be allowed, the court is not limited to one-third of the increase or product of the husband’s property, natural justice would require that when the wife has contributed equally with her husband to the accumulation of property, she should have an equal right to its enjoyment.</p> <p>3. Same—ability of woman to work not to be considered in fixing amount. Where a husband and wife have lived together until they are too old to perform hard work, and have, by their joint labor, management and economy, acquired property sufficient to support them both comfortably, and the wife then obtains a divorce, she will be entitled to such an amount of alimony as will support her comfortably, without reference to her ability to labor, and thereby contribute to her own support.</p>