Degen v. Degen

FARMER, Judge.

In this appeal from a final judgment of dissolution of marriage, we conclude that the alimony award is in error and remand for reconsideration of the amount.

Although the Wife sought alimony of $1,900 per month,1 the trial court awarded $2,500 per month. At the same time, the court ordered Husband to pay $325 monthly (approximately) on the parties’ joint debts, and child support of $483 per month. With other payments ordered by the court, Husband’s total monthly court-ordered obligation is not less than $3,819 and actually contemplates more by way of insurance premiums and car…