Husband's income is based solely on commissions and he is responsible for paying all of his business expenses. The amount of these business expenses is at issue in this appeal. In January 1996, the district court denied wife's post-trial motions. Wife argues that the district court abused its discretion by awarding her insufficient spousal maintenance, or, in the alternative, by failing to award her an appropriate division of marital property, and by failing to make an adequate award of attorney fees. Wife also requests attorney fees for this appeal.
Wife argues that the district court incorrectly calculated husband's net income and expenses.
We review the evidence to determine whether the court's findings are clearly erroneous. Minn. R. Civ. The underlying findings upon which the district court bases its award must be affirmed unless clearly erroneous. The award will not be disturbed if it has an acceptable basis in fact and principle. The ability of a spouse to pay maintenance depends upon a determination of the spouse's net income.