Trigg v. Trigg

The husband in this divorce proceeding appeals from an order denying his motion for a new trial, challenging the court’s award to the wife of alimony and support and its division of their property.

During the course of a 30-year marriage, the parties accumulated assets valued at approximately $165,000. The husband’s annual earnings *206in recent years have ranged from $10,000 to $18,000. The court granted the wife property having a value of over $65,000, or approximately 40 percent of their assets. In addition, she received $150 per month for alimony and $150 per month for support for the child of…