Hague v. Hague

The husband appeals the award (as lump sum alimony) of his one-half interest in the marital home of the parties and also the award of permanent alimony to the wife.

As to the lump sum award of the home, we affirm. See the conclusion and opinion expressed on motion for rehearing in MacDonald v. MacDonald, 382 So.2d 50 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980), wherein the Second District Court of Appeal said, in referring to the opinion of the Supreme Court in Canakaris v. Canakaris, 382 So.2d 1197 (Fla.1980):

“. . . while not referring to the cases by name . . . clearly tempered the requirement of a positive showing…