Gardner v. Gardner

OPINION

By the Court,

Steffen, J.:

The single issue raised by the appeal and cross-appeal concerns the spousal support awarded by the district court. Appellant/ cross-respondent, Brian Gardner, contends that the lower court abused its discretion in awarding alimony. Respondent/cross-appellant, Ruth Ann Gardner, insists that the spousal award was inadequate both in amount and duration. On this record, we are constrained to agree that Ruth is entitled to additional relief, and accordingly reverse and remand.

FACTS

Brian and Ruth terminated their childless, twenty-seven-year-old marriage on August…