Narrative Opinion Summary
In the dissolution proceeding, the trial court awarded the wife lump sum alimony consisting of one-half of the husband’s undivided interest in the marital home, valued at $10,500. The court clarified that this award grants the wife ownership of three-quarters of the marital home. The stated dollar amount was intended to reflect the current value of the one-quarter interest awarded to her. After reviewing all appellate points raised, the court found no reversible error. The judgment is affirmed, with Judges Downey, Dell, and Stone concurring.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Trial Court Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the trial court's judgment, with concurring opinions from all judges involved.
Reasoning: The judgment is affirmed, with Judges Downey, Dell, and Stone concurring.
Appellate Review of Trial Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Upon review, the appellate court found no reversible error in the trial court's decision regarding the alimony award.
Reasoning: After reviewing all appellate points raised, the court found no reversible error.
Award of Lump Sum Alimony in Divorce Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court awarded lump sum alimony to the wife in the form of an interest in the marital home, rather than a cash payment.
Reasoning: In the dissolution proceeding, the trial court awarded the wife lump sum alimony consisting of one-half of the husband’s undivided interest in the marital home, valued at $10,500.
Interpretation of Alimony Awardssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court clarified the terms of the alimony award to ensure the wife's ownership interest in the marital home was accurately reflected.
Reasoning: The court clarified that this award grants the wife ownership of three-quarters of the marital home.
Valuation of Property Interest in Alimony Awardssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court used a specific dollar amount to signify the current value of the property interest awarded as alimony.
Reasoning: The stated dollar amount was intended to reflect the current value of the one-quarter interest awarded to her.