His decision to become a judge for 20 years was one that put a severe strain on household expenses.

Unfortunately, household expenses don't go away just because you're in hospital or can't work for any length of time.

Surely he didn't think she was spending that much money on household expenses!

Most certainly don't think about such trivia as household expenses; just close your eyes and sign.

"It's hard to deal with the household expenses all by yourself and prop things up before they fall down," she said.

"I pay 60 percent of all household expenses," he told me.

The total monthly costs of his personal and household expenses have regularly been above $500,000.

But one thing is certain - all your household expenses would still have to be met.

It has almost no effect on any other household expense.

Do you give her money to spend entirely as she chooses, above the household expenses?