Zickefoose v. Zickefoose

KETCHUM, C.J.:

This divorce action is before this Court upon the appeal of Margaret P. Ziekefoose (“wife”) from the December 13, 2010, order of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County. The order set aside the award entered in the family court directing Joseph L. Ziekefoose (“husband”) to pay $1,000.00 per month in permanent spousal support and, instead, directed him to pay $500.00 per month in spousal support for 18 months. The wife asks this Court to reinstate the family court’s award.

The principal issue raised by the parties is one of first impression in this State. It is whether disability…