Livingston v. Livingston

The former husband, Michael A. Livingston, appeals the order determining that his lump sum alimony obligation to the former wife, Julie M. Livingston, is enforceable by contempt. We reverse. In the supplemental final judgment of dissolution, the trial court specifically stated that “[i]t appears from the testimony that the muffler business has been sold by the Former Husband ... and the proceeds are no longer available for equitable distribution. The Court finds that it is necessary to award lump sum alimony in order to achieve an equitable distribution.” An award of lump sum alimony to…