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The court awarded a $200,000 lump sum spousal support payment following a 37-year marriage.
This trial concerned the quantum and duration of spousal support for a long-term marriage (37 years).
The applicant sought $2,000 per month indefinitely or a $200,000 lump sum, while the respondent argued for minimal support and repayment of alleged overpayments.
The court found the respondent had substantially underpaid spousal support and equalization post-separation, leading to the applicant's economic disadvantage.
Considering the significant disparity in assets and means, the court awarded the applicant a lump sum payment of $200,000 and dismissed the respondent's claim for repayment.
