Beal v. Beal

Connie Beal (Ms. Beal) timely appeals the trial court’s final order on dissolution of marriage. Determining that the trial court erred in awarding alimony and attorney’s fees, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

Ms. Beal filed a petition seeking dissolution of her twelve-year marriage to Robert Beal. There were no children born of this marriage, so all of the issues tried below were financial.

Pursuant to the parties’ Partial Meditated Settlement Agreement, Mr. Beal received sole ownership of the marital residence; however, he agreed to refinance the…