Lambton and Lambton

In *Lambton and Lambton*, heard before Judge Henderson, the wife sought interim spousal maintenance from the husband. The dispute concerned the wife's financial needs and the husband's capacity to meet them during the period before final property settlement.

The primary legal issue before the court was whether the wife was entitled to interim spousal maintenance and, if so, the appropriate quantum and duration of such payments. This required the court to consider the wife's financial circumstances, including her efforts to secure employment, and the husband's financial position.

Judge Henderson ordered the husband to pay $400.00 per week to the wife by way of interim spousal maintenance. These payments were to continue until the wife obtained employment, at which point the maintenance obligation would cease. The court's decision reflects an assessment of the immediate financial needs of the wife and the husband's ability to provide support pending the final resolution of the parties' financial matters.