3 canonical passages across 3 cases, quoted by 33 opinions in total. These passages cluster together because the same opinions keep quoting them side by side — they state parts of one doctrine. The anchor passage is from Robertson v. Robertson.
| # | Case | Flag | Canonical passage | Citers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robertson v. Robertson Anchor | green | “the prior concept of alimony as lifelong support enabling the disadvantaged spouse to maintain the standard of living established during the marriage has been superseded by the legislature's establishment of a preference for rehabilitative alimony.” | 14 |
| 2 | Riggs v. Riggs | green | “is not, however, a guarantee that the recipient spouse will forever be able to enjoy a lifestyle equal to that of the obligor spouse.” | 12 |
| 3 | Burlew v. Burlew | green | “the court finds that there is relative economic disadvantage and that rehabilitation is not feasible.” | 7 |
A red or yellow flag on a member means the underlying case has negative treatment — for those, check the case page before relying on the passage.