Herman v. Herman

Marilyn Herman appeals an order on report of the general master. We reverse.

We find that the trial court erred in rejecting the master’s finding that the final dissolution judgment awarded Marilyn Herman the marital home free and clear of the first mortgage. The master’s finding was supported by substantial competent evidence and was not clearly erroneous. The trial court, therefore, improperly substituted its judgment. Bragassa v. Bragassa, 505 So.2d 556, 558 (Fla. 3d DCA 1987).

Additionally, the trial court abused its discretion in awarding Marilyn Herman only a minimal portion of Mr.…