Gail L. Stickney v. Peter C. Stickney

Summary

The court held that the evidence supported a real, substantial, and unanticipated change in circumstances warranting modification of the permanent maintenance award. It nevertheless concluded that reducing the award from $1,800 per week to zero ignored the compensatory purpose of maintenance and therefore exceeded the trial court's discretion. The decision affirmed the finding of changed circumstances but reversed and remanded the zero-dollar award for further proceedings.