Jackson v. Jackson

This appeal arises in an action for dissolution of marriage. The husband appeals and urges: (1) The award of alimony is excessive; (2) the property division is unfair to him; and (3) the award of child support is excessive. We clarify and modify the award for child support, but otherwise affirm.

The parties were married in 1956 and have two daughters, one born October 29, 1959, and the other August 13, 1965. The husband is a business executive and his annual income from salary and commissions is between $30,000 and $36,000. The husband’s salary is payable weekly. More than half of his annual…