Strickland v. Strickland

Toal, Justice:

Carolyn Strickland petitioned the Family Court for a divorce from her husband, Waymon David Strickland, on the ground of one year’s continuous separation without cohabitation. Both parties sought equitable distribution of the marital estate. In addition, the wife sought permanent periodic alimony and attorney’s fees. The court granted the divorce, awarded the wife permanent alimony in the amount of $200 per month and distributed the marital estate. The wife appeals the alimony award, the equitable distribution and the attorney’s fees.

The parties were married on December 20,…