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Rivera v. Rivera

Citations: 513 So. 2d 262; 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2379; 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 12257Docket: No. 4-86-2936

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; October 7, 1987; Florida; State Appellate Court

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 Judgment

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 Decisions

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 Proceedings

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 Awards

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 Awards

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.