There have been many more cases in divorce proceedings in recent times that have drawn attention to alleged financial motivations that overshadow real disagreements in the marriage. These concerns over the possible use of divorce as an instrument for financial gain seem to be justifiable. 

An eminent example involved one Sydney businessman being ordered to pay his ex-wife $10 million after she discovered a secret account with assets worth $480 million during the divorce. The husband maintained the account in question belonged to his brother, but the court found differently. This one situation epitomizes the very complicated disclosures of financial matters in divorces. 

Likewise, in the United States, Stephanie Foster testified about diminished financial support during her ongoing divorce with the private equity financier John H. Foster. She had initially received $10,000 a month, cut in half, and then stopped altogether, sparking contention over more or less his spouse's declared financial troubles versus his continued extravagant lifestyle. 

In India, the Supreme Court has addressed the concern of misuse of alimony laws. In a recent case, the court stated that maintenance laws are meant to give the dependent spouse a standard comfortable life and not to equalize the wealth of the ex-partners. The court warned that these laws must not be misused for harassment or extortion and stated that the alimony amount should not be treated as an opportunity for financial gain. 

These cases illustrate the fine line courts must walk between ensuring just settlements and preventing exploitation. As social norms alter, the sanctity of marital commitments must be maintained, and the legal provisions must be seen as achieving their desired ends of fairness and justice.