LONDON, April 14 A British judge has ruled ex-husbands can not be expected to compensate their ex-wives for future earnings.
The judge ruled in England, which is known for favoring women in divorce proceedings, that a baker identified as Mr. H does not have to give Mrs. H a share of his future earnings after their divorce, The Times of London reported Saturday.
Mrs. H, who was awarded nearly $26 million in cash and assets in the divorce, argued she should also be entitled to a share of her ex-husband's future profits after their marriage fell apart due to his infidelity. She gave up her career as a teacher after their marriage to raise the couple's children.
"This is not a case in which the wife gave up a career that was likely to provide substantial income or monetary reward," the judge said. "She was a teacher." The judge said Mrs. H's contribution to her husband's status as a high earner was small.
"His high level of income is primarily based on his talents, hard work and good fortune in pursuing his career," he said.
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