Fichtel v. Fichtel

Elyse Fichtel (“Former Wife”) appeals the final judgment of dissolution ending her marriage to Marc Fichtel (“Former Husband”). Though Former Wife raises a number of issues on appeal, we write only to address her claims concerning alimony and attorney’s fees. We reverse the trial court’s ruling on Former Wife’s claim for attorney’s fees and affirm on all other issues.

This case arises from the dissolution of a long-term marriage of almost nineteen years. At trial, the parties disputed whether Former Wife was entitled to du-rational or permanent alimony. Central to the alimony issue was the…