Havlik v. Havlik
Annotate this CaseJulia and George Havlik were married for sixty-five years and operated a farm together. The couple eventually separated, and Julia filed for a separation and a division of their marital assets. Julia later sought spousal support. The circuit court divided the parties’ property and ordered George to pay Julia monthly spousal support “to equalize” their social security benefits. The Supreme Court reversed, holding that the circuit court abused its discretion in ordering George to pay monthly spousal support, as there was insufficient evidence reflecting Julia’s need for support and George’s ability to pay.
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