Fernau v. Rowdon

OPINION

CARPENETIL Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Elizabeth Rowdon and Walter Fernau had three children. After Elizabeth filed for divorce, the parties agreed to a hybrid divided custody situation, but disputed child support and rehabilitative alimony. Because Walter worked in a well-paying career in medicine while Elizabeth stayed home to care for the children, the trial court awarded Elizabeth increased child support under Alaska Rule of Civil Procedure 90.3(c), rehabilitative alimony, and partial attorney's fees. Walter appeals these awards. Because they are justified by the circumstances of this…