Melton v. Melton

MORRIS, Judge.

Maszeline D. Melton, the wife, appeals the portion of the final judgment of dissolution of marriage between herself and the husband, James K. Melton, that awarded her permanent periodic alimony. Because the trial court failed to include the husband’s voluntary contributions to a charity bond, savings bonds, and retirement account in the husband’s net income figures and because the amount awarded would leave the wife substantially unable to meet her basic needs, we reverse and remand the permanent periodic alimony award. We do not address the wife’s remaining arguments, and we…