Otis v. Otis
Supreme Court of Minnesota
299 N.W.2d 114 (1980)
Relevant factsFree
After 25 years of marriage, during which Ms. Otis (plaintiff) worked early on as an executive secretary before becoming a homemaker while Mr. Otis (defendant) rose to executive vice president, the couple divorced; the trial court divided their property and awarded Ms. Otis $2,000 per month in rehabilitative (temporary) maintenance for three years rather than permanent alimony, and Ms. Otis appealed, arguing she was entitled to permanent support instead.
IssueFree
Whether a divorced spouse who is healthy and retains marketable workforce skills is entitled to permanent spousal support rather than temporary rehabilitative maintenance.